We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our catering team. We are a small business and work hard but have fun doing it! The Sous Chef will work directly under the Executive Chef to execute the menu for all catered events, and assist in cost control, inventory, and sanitation.  Skill in following directions and multi-tasking is required along with a strong work ethic, motivation, and creativity.

Main Duties:

Utilize catering event orders to prep, fire, plate or display as needed

Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep

Undertake basic cooking duties, such as grilling, sautéing, and broiling

Consistently plate dinners, passed apps, food stations, buffet spreads, and other foods to a high safety and aesthetic standard

Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, sweeping & mopping

Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines

Work efficiently with a constant sense of urgency & time management while prioritizing food safety

Work well with service staff, executive chef, and the entire Imperia team

Receive and stock food and kitchen goods

Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly, always being prepared for surprise health inspections

Occasional shop and pickup of food items

Perform additional routine kitchen tasks and duties as assigned

Ability to work nights & weekends consistently through busy months

Required Skills:

Demonstrated adherence to health and safety rules in a kitchen

Ability to take direction and feedback, work well with executive chef, and deliver on expectations

Strong knowledge and execution of basic cooking techniques & knife skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure alone and with a team

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years food & beverage experience

Training from a culinary school or proven experience as a prep cook or similar

Catering kitchen experience, a plus

Current Food Handlers Permit required

Valid driver’s license and reasonable driving record a plus

Routine Physical Requirements:

Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Manual dexterity in the use and operation of kitchen appliances and equipment

Ability to use stairs – Prep kitchen and trash are 1-2 flights of stairs below the main ballroom and will be scaled multiple times per day while carrying items

Benefits:

Simple IRA Plan with Employer Match

75%-paid Employee Medical and Dental Plan

Minimum 1% commission on all Gross Sales after 1 year with the company

80 hours paid vacation each year

Paid federal holidays (if an event occurs on a holiday and staff must work, then a day within the same pay period may be taken as a comp day with pre-arranged coverage).

Flex policy for work/life balance

Salary & Hours

FT Salary Position $58,000-65,000 DOE per year

Located in Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle

Set daytime schedule of Wednesday to Sunday, with flexed Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and occasional extended hours depending on events