SAGE Dining Services® is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Cook/Sous Chef for a private school in Coral Gables, FL!

Check out this video about what we do:
https://www.sagedining.com/videos/people

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday
• 40 hour work week
• Occasional weekend and weeknight functions - room for overtime!

What you get:

• Benefits
• Daily training
• Uniform/shoes
• Appreciative community
• Competitive weekly pay
• Career opportunity (we love to promote from within!)

What you'll do:

• Adhere to from-scratch recipes
• Follow food safety protocol
• Assist with catering events
• Take the lead on prep and kitchen production - this is hands on!
• Keep accurate production logs
• Inspire and motivate team members
• Maintain a clean and organized work space
• Interact with community
• Smile!

What you need:

• Experience in a leadership position
• Substantial culinary knowledge and prior cooking experience required
• Familiarity with diverse styles of cuisine & food safety procedures
• Culinary degree preferred, but not required
• Ability to read and write in English and use simple math
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy
• Ability to delegate and manage team members
• ServSafe certification is a plus

To get a glimpse of what a day at a SAGE venue looks like, check out our video: https://vimeo.com/340290507/19b1fa72cf

Working for SAGE means being part of a community. You’d work alongside creative, enthusiastic Team Members who share your passion for culinary excellence. You’d also make a difference in an academic community and bring excitement to the dining hall with made-from-scratch, Chef-inspired recipes that delight students, faculty, staff, and parents.

Positions at SAGE provide competitive wages and benefits, with hours that offer a better work-life balance than those at a restaurant. We create careers, not just jobs, with significant opportunity for growth and promotion. Team Members learn SAGE Standards and enhance their skill set through extensive training in food safety, allergen awareness, and preventing eating disorders.

SAGE has enjoyed steady, organic growth for the past 30 years. We had four clients when we started, and we now serve schools and private colleges across North America. We continue to grow and raise the bar in food service for the educational market. By sourcing local ingredients, introducing communities to new cuisines, and providing attentive service, we create exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community.

This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.

Equal Opportunity Employer.