Jr Sous Chef, Bread Production
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite - Kohler, WI
Opportunity
This Chef position is responsible for leading the day to day bread operation. Must meet the requirements of the department ensuring product quality, service standards and profit goals are met or exceeded. Supervise the daily ordering, receiving, and proper handling of product, develop new menu ideas, train and develop staff to ensure that all products represent luxury standards.
Control food & labor costs and supervise the daily preparation of all products and ensure that standard operating procedures are followed. Strive to move the business and its bread program forward to be competitive in its niche market.
Specific Responsibilities
- Engage daily in the preparation of breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, biscuits, pizza doughs, starter and other bakery Items to ensure execution and quality standards are met.
- Standardize recipes, product presentation and menu costing.
- Monitor freshness and inspect food products daily to uphold quality standards of the resort.
- Work closely with the Inventory manager and purchasing to source best quality at best price amongst food vendors.
- Ensure sanitation guidelines are met daily.
- Monitor spoilage, inventory of stocks and goods.
- Create specials and work with management to execute special events and marketing opportunities.
- Monitor overtime weekly to ensure profit goals are met or exceeded.
- Maintain a safe working environment and educate & train on safety practices/procedures.
- Participate in the annual budgeting process.
- Assist bakery associates as needed to ensure production is complete prior to each service/function.
- Direct and supervise bakers and stewards on an as needed basis.
- Properly integrate new associates to the department and resort standards.
- Complete on the job training for all new and existing associates.
- Maintain a culture of creativity and innovation.
- Create development plans for associates as needed.
- Provide training, tools and materials for your associates to successfully complete assigned tasks.
This is a Full-Time opportunity working from 5:00am-4:00pm weekdays and weekends.
Skills/Requirements
- A graduate of a culinary institute with an associate degree highly desired or completion
of equivalent apprenticeship program, certified through the American Culinary
Federation. Must pursue continuing education opportunities. Must have completed
courses in sanitation, nutrition, and supervision. - Food Manager Certification required or completion of this certificate within six months of
employment. - Requires clear, concise written and verbal communication skills, strong technical skills,
excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, excellent safety and
sanitation skills and creative problem-solving skills. - Responsible to provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of
operations. - Experience in budgeting, food cost, labor costs, and scheduling.
- Minimum of 3 years of practical restaurant management experience or related
resort hotel experience. - Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
- Skilled in inventory control.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
The salary range for this position is $60,700 - $91,100. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
