Job Details
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VAB100506
Job ID
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VAB100506
Position
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Sous Chef
Job Profile
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• Reports to: Chef De Cuisine:

Job Responsibilities:


• Ensure every food item leaving the Galley is of the highest quality in flavor and presentation

• Lead multi-cultural culinary team of 12 – 20 Crew members from commis chefs to CDP’s toward completion of daily work assignment

• Hand on and responsible for own assigned section within the galley and lead entire galley team in absence of the Chef De Cuisine 

• Execute proper menu preparation for all allergy and special dietary needs; ensure training and preparation are in accordance with strict company guidelines

• Meet or exceed Disney Cruise Line and Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) requirements in area of responsibility; prepare and lead culinary team through multiple internal inspections conducted on a weekly basis 

• Execute company recipe guidelines for assigned area of responsibility via recipe booklets, plate presentation and audits

• Provide feedback on recipe formulation to the Chef de Cuisine and Manager Food Operations

• Act as liaison between galley crew, CDC and Manager Food Operations

• Together with the Chef de Cuisine, maintain food quality standards during storage, production and service

• Assist chef De Cuisine in meeting food cost budgets and targets as set by the Manager Food operations onboard

• Understand, monitor and ensure opening and closing procedures for all kitchens and production areas; ensure follow through with Cooks & Stewards

• Monitor handling and maintenance of operating equipment; proactively report maintenance needs through onboard electronic maintenance request system

• Facilitate daily menu presentation and food tasting

• Provide performance feedback of entire team to the Chef De Cuisine

Candidate Profile
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• Minimum three years formal culinary training which may consist of an accredited school or recognized apprenticeship

• Minimum three- to four years’ experience of which at least two years working as Chef de Partie (including apprentice ship) experience in a high volume kitchen environment

• Ability to take ownership and lead culinary team within assigned area of responsibility

• Demonstrate natural initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity without regular supervision

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to successfully manage multifunctional and diverse areas

• Able to work under pressure of tight timeframes, deadlines and dollar goals

• Must be proficient in all stations in the kitchen

• Demonstrated proficiency in safe food handling, HACCP / USPH

• Ability to follow standardized recipes and proficiency in recipe conversion

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good time management and organizational skills

• Basic computer knowledge