Sous Chef

Duties: * Willingness to accept the most effective role. * Responsible for the promotion of a safe and professional workplace through adhering to policies and procedures as outlined in the Great Wolf Resorts handbook. * Participates fully in Project Green Wolf, our company-wide environmental sustainability initiative, which includes, but is not limited to, recycling, waste reduction, and energy and water conservation. * Provides food preparation assistance by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits; cleaning, cutting, and grinding meats, poultry, and seafood. * Prepares soups and sauces by stirring and straining. * Breads foods by dipping food items in crumbs, flour, and batter. * Controls recipes by weighing and measuring designated ingredients. * Provides foodstuffs and utensils for chef by carrying pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator. * Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by cleaning work areas, equipment and utensils; segregating and removing garbage; steam-cleaning or hosing garbage containers; following sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. * Keeps supplies and foodstuffs ready by inventorying stock; requisitioning supplies and foodstuffs; verifying receipt; storing. * Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. * Enhances kitchen and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. QUALIFICATIONS: * Promotes team spirit and works collaboratively to achieve team goals. * Has perfect attendance and can be trusted to handle a high level of responsibility. * Dedicated to exceeding quality standards and providing products and services of the highest caliber. * Inspires others with enthusiasm and positive energy. * Places high priority on personal and professional growth. Keeps knowledge and skills current through continued education, reading industry journals, and participating in professional organizations. * Excellent multi-tasking skills. Prioritizes and performs a variety of concurrent tasks with minimal direction. * Development, implementation, and monitoring of programs that assures a safe facility and work environment that is in compliance with all appropriate regulations--Ergonomics, Emergency Response, Injury and Illness Prevention, and Hazard Communications Programs. * Thorough understanding of sanitation-related issues. Takes all precautions and preventative measures necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment. * Maintains inventory and equipment to ensure smooth office operation. * Trained in hands-on equipment maintenance. * High School diploma or equivalent experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to lift 30lbs. * Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time. * Ability to bend, stretch and twist. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled