Chef - Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ)

CHEF - Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ)

MCP SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Edison, NJ

DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE

REPORTS TO: FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ) is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Edison, NJ. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ) is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chef will prepare, cook, and present food according to the venue standards. This position will also assist the kitchen staff with the daily upkeep of the facility's kitchen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train and assign duties of the kitchen team during the preparation, cooking, and garnishment of food
• Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations
• Adheres to procedures for cost and quality procedures
• Creates and oversees menu items
• Supervises daily and monthly cleaning of walk-ins according to Health Department regulations
• Reports any equipment in need of repair
• Cook and prepare food
• Serves food in proper pre-determined portion sizes and at the correct temperature
• Maintains appearance of all equipment and serving counters
• Maintains inventory in the stock room
• Cleans kitchen area before and after business hours
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and stores pots and pans, utensils, and dishes
• All other duties assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understand and follow both oral and written instructions
• Must be available on weekends, nights, and some weekdays
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective time management skills
• Prior experience in food industry preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Working environment is fast paced
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds infrequently
• Limited exposure to physical risk
• Limited physical effort required
• Facility has intermittent noise