We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position at Edwards Lifesciences - 1 Edwards Way, Irvine, CA 92614. The schedule is full time, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. More details will be provided upon interview.

The pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour. An internal employee referral bonus is available.

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Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Job Summary:

This role helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook foods and coordinates activities of cooks and other food-service associates. The sous chef assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption, and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or products are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bon Appétit maintains a drug-free workplace.

• Retirement Plan.
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Programs.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD.
• Disability Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits.

• Cook and food service experience.
• Ability to prepare food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervisory experience, including interviewing, scheduling, and training.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Inventory management skills.