We're seeking a Sous Chef to join our team. We are looking for an open minded, motivated, collaborative, entrepreneurial, professional, and passionate about helping others use food to fuel their bodies and redefining workplace culinary services.
Perks:
The Sous Chef's duties will include:
Responsible for working with the executive chef to ensure that all food service operations are organized and executed with excellence.
Support all kitchen operation functions - Menu planning and recipe analysis
Create breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering menus according to EXOS standards and methodology
Maintain and manage recipe database Provide food customized for each client needs based on EXOS Culinary Exchange Program.
Create systems coordinated with the Performance Nutrition team to ensure that meals meet required specs
Must be able to work catering events, nights, and weekends as needed by client request.
Purchase food and supplies from vendors approved by the company and monitor inventory
Ensure that the kitchen and surrounding areas are sanitized and clean in accordance with company standards and health code regulations
Development and implementation of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly “gold standard” food safety and sanitation protocols
Manage and evolve systems around pricing, operations, ordering, waste reduction, etc.
Maintain equipment, including refrigerators, stoves, ice machines, dish washer, etc..
Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Chef
Reports to Executive Performance Chef
Supervise, support and develop the Culinary staff in the execution of their job responsibilities based on the EXOS Nutrition & Culinary Principles
Training of all staff in daily kitchen duties, food safety/sanitation practices, all small/large equipment, and customer service and satisfaction
Continually train employees in cooking methods, presentation techniques, portion control, and retention of nutrients
Oversee and effectively manage employees
Instruct employees in the EXOS culinary and nutrition principals.
Represent the business with the highest level of professionalism and energy
Maintain required records including food production, and inventory
Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
Ability to come to work regularly and on time, to follow directions, to take criticism, to get along with co-workers and supervisors, to treat co-workers, supervisors and members/guests with respect and courtesy, and to refrain from abusive, insubordinate and/or violent behavior.
Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff.
Run the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
Will complete assigned projects in a timely manner
Will be part of a “Teaching Kitchen” by working with interns and interacting with others
Will be knowledgeable of food sensitivities and allergies
Will keep current with food trends, new products and emerging cuisines
Will be responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
Will be ServSafe Food Manager certified and obtain any other certification as deemed necessary by the state, city or county
Will assist in ordering, receiving and storing of food and supplies
Will incorporate as much as possible, clean, organic, local, sustainable and seasonal foods from local vendors
The Ideal Candidate would have:
ServSafe Food Manager Certification
Minimum 5 years’ experience restaurant and hospitality
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure in an open kitchen environment
Ability to work in a team environment
Commitment to quality service
Culinary Degree: Bachelors, Associates, or Certificate
Culinary Nutrition degree and background preferred
Understanding of basic dietary exchange system based on (carbohydrates, protein, and fats)
Documented history of cost control - Familiarity and experience with ESHA Food Processor
Front of the house experience as GM or Floor Manager
Excellent customer service a must
Strong knowledge of local, state and federal food sanitation regulations a must
Comfortable providing direction and supervision to kitchen staff
Self-motivation and ability to work independently
Excellent leadership, time management, organizational, and communication skills
Strong administrative skills - Outstanding building and employee coaching and development skills
Ability to complete nutrient analysis on all menu items - Competence in Microsoft office, POS systems
Strong understanding and implementation of food service quality and safety procedures
Compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Who We Are:
An industry leader in holistic human performance, Exos has spent almost 30 years preparing a variety of audiences to achieve and exceed their goals. Working with elite athletes on the world’s stage, the military, employees of Fortune 100 companies, and members of the community, our coaches, methodology, programming, and technology can be found at over 400 locations around the globe.
Simply put, we are a coaching company that “gets you ready” for the moments that matter — whether that’s striving to excel at work, or training for a major athletic event. How do we do it? Our employer solutions include fitness center management, on-site coaching and classes, and the Exos Fit app, as well as immersive team-building experiences and virtual personal development programming. Our professional athlete training programs propel elite athletes to new heights in the NFL combine and NBA Draft each year, and our practitioner education courses and workshops provide industry professionals ongoing opportunities for development.
While our reach has expanded, our own goal has remained the same: using evidence-based methodology and strategic programming to help people all over the world unlock their full potential and achieve their goals.
We are an equal opportunity employer
EXOS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We invite applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Exos offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
12 days ago
Valid through: 5/25/2025