The Banquet Sous Chef is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of high-quality dishes for Spooky Nook Sports. Key aspect of the position includes the production and service of food for the Spooky Nook catering operation as a whole and ensuring consistently high standards are adhered to. The Sous Chef is also responsible for maintaining a safe, sanitary, and positive work environment. Menu execution is vital to the success of this position. This position will support the Executive Chef in a full-time basis. 

Benefits:

Working at the largest indoor sports complex in North America is an experience that compares to no other. The atmosphere is filled with energetic excitement that provide an uplifting ambience throughout the facility. The Nook takes pride in its friendly, guest focused team members that make kindness contagious and help others succeed.  As a full-time team member of the Nook, you will enjoy: 

• Free family membership to our massive 65,000+ sq. ft. fitness center, including all the equipment you need to fit almost any training program. Membership also includes all group fitness classes. 
• Affordable and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits 
• Competitive PTO package   
• Paid holidays 
• 401k program 
• 35% discount on food and beverage purchases, including the Forklift and Palate restaurant 
• 35% discount on all Nook apparel 
• Free child watch (3 hour increments)  
• Discounts on academy team programs, birthday parties, personal training, event space rental, and more! 
• Local business discounts 

Essential Job Functions:

• Prep, cook, and plate all food items needed for the catering even
• Create and execute all special event menus for events by working closely with the sales/banquet teams 
• Responsible for ensuring menu development to meet the needs of changing demographics 
• Accurately forecast food consumption and requisition for accurate food purchasing system 
• Assist Executive Chef in various responsibilities 
• Responsible for upholding all food safety and cleanliness standards
• Ensures Recipes and standards are followed
• Ensure that the kitchen produces product at consistently exceptional standards
• Responsible for all appropriate food prep levels for Banquets
• Communicates needs, questions, or concerns to the Banquet Executive Chef
• Pays special attention to any dietary restrictions and allergies while working
• All other duties assigned

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in the culinary industry
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Dependable transportation to and from work
• Language skills: Fluent knowledge of the English language; including the ability to read and interpret written information and speak and understand verbal communication
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position with any reasonable accommodations as necessary
• Availability to work flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekend, and/or holiday as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Degree from Culinary Arts program
• A positive and friendly attitude towards guests, customers, and fellow employees
• Experience communicating with people of diverse demographics
• Must be extremely detailed with outstanding communication skills
• Capability to multi-task multiple projects/duties at once
• Strong computer skills in a variety of software programs
• Ability to follow directions both written and verbally
• Integrity to safeguard confidential information
• Demeanor to remain calm in tense or stressful situations
• Initiative to work efficiently with minimal supervision