Sous Chef chez BSH Home Appliances Corporation

BSH Home Appliances Corporation – Top Employer US 2024

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Sous Chef

Irvine, CA/ Full-time

Your responsibilities

Under direction of the Showroom Manager, the Sous Chef will assist with mise en place for corporate training meals and culinary demonstrations, organization and cleanliness of the kitchens. Professionally presents to educate and inform guests for the use of Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau products.

·       Assists with inventory/ordering of food purchasing, waste measurement and documentation, storage, preparation and service with regard to quality, quantity and safety

·       Prepares purchasing lists, receives food delivery, reviews deliveries, labels and properly stores

·       In collaboration with the chef and under the direction of the Showroom Manager:

·       Prepares and organizes demonstration tools & food stuffs in advance, ensuring that foods are prepared on schedule

·       Demonstrates high level and volume of quality food production

·       Follows the prep and task lists created by the chef Maintains a high level of food quality and efficient production output, with the aim of exceeding our guests’ expectations

·       Executes culinary production within the context of Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau appliances’ value propositions

·       Assists in creating recipes that can be given to guests and that can be duplicated for future programs or events

·       Professionally presents to educate and inform guests for the use of Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau products

·       Ensures the security of all foods for proper storage

·       Complies with sanitation guidelines; Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc

·       Fosters and contributes to a positive team spirit and collaborative mind-set at all times

·       Maintains professionalism in interaction with guests

·       Presenting a clean and professional image and representing BSH in a professional manner

·       Daily opening and closing tasks supporting operation of showroom

·       Other duties as assigned

Your profile

·       Associate degree (Culinary) – Preferred

·       0-2 Years of Experience (Prep cook in restaurant, corporate chef, hotel/report) – Required

·       Formal Culinary training or similar experience in Culinary arts excellence

·       Takes direction carefully and thoughtfully; reads and follows recipes

·       Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen; preferred food handler card

·       Outstanding organizational skills

·       A team player with good communication skills

·       Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, organizational, training time management skills

·       Comfortable presenting basic to moderate culinary presentations to small to large groups

·       Strong understanding of food preparation

·       Experience in high volume food production and quality preparation

·       Team player with the ability to work well with others

·       Creative and a quick problem-solver

·       Solid attention to detail

·       Demonstrates a desire to learn and support Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau products/brands

·       Excellent computer skills and aptitude to learn applications, as needed

·       Must demonstrate good judgment and discretion when exposed to confidential information

·       Able to work a flexible work schedule - some evening hours required

Your Pay & Benefits

The pay range posted for this position is based on the location noted in the posting title. Exact compensation offered may vary based on your specific skillset and work location. If the position is bonus or incentive eligible then the payments range from 0% to 200% of target with details laid out within the plan document.

 Benefits offered include the following:

·       Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) participation starting on the first day of the calendar month following date of hire.

·       Wellness Plan that allows participating employees to earn lower medical care premiums.

·       401(k) Retirement Plan starting on the first day of the calendar month following 30 days of service.  The plan provides a fully vested 100% employer match on the first 4% of compensation contributed and also includes an annual employer-funded profit sharing contribution dependent on company profitability.

·       Two weeks of paid vacation for all non-temporary status new hires below Director level positions. Vacation entitlement increases based on years of service with BSH.

·       Unlimited paid vacation for all Director and above level positions.

·       The greater of (a) 40 hours of paid sick leave or (b) state or local minimum requirements for paid leave (Non-Production Line).

·       40 hours of paid personal leave (Production Line).

·       12 days of paid holidays per year (max 8 hours paid per day).

·       Adoption Reimbursement Program, Perks at Work, and BSH Employee Purchase Program.

·       BSH provides ongoing product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone and a company vehicle for eligible positions.

Further information

Please visit career.bsh-group.com and learn about what makes BSH a Top Employer!

BSH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, military service, or any other protected class.  By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities, BSH unleashes its full potential - EOE / AA Employer.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Bonus program.

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