Cold Kitchen Non Halal - Jr Sous Chef

We are thrilled to present an enticing opportunity for a Jr. Sous Chef to join our esteemed DO&CO Family in Redondo Beach, CA.
For those unfamiliar with us:
At DO&CO, we are dedicated to delivering culinary excellence in the realms of hospitality, both on the ground and in the air. With our three distinct business segments—Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels—we offer gourmet experiences spanning the globe. Operating across 32 locations, 12 countries, and 3 continents, we uphold unwavering standards of quality in both our products and services. We reimagine the classics, explore the uncharted, and continually evolve—sometimes even surpassing our own expectations.
A day as a Jr. Sous Chef:

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and culinary team in an assigned area
• Execute daily food service, quality, technique, portion, presentation and food cost control
• Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Ensure there is no shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients and inform the executive chef accordingly
• Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met
• Support the executive chef with catering proposals, creativity, cost control, reports, schedule
• Ensure that appropriate maintenance and safety standards are followed, and that the kitchen team strictly adheres to state and federal regulations when it comes to food storage, handling and preparation and other safety and sanitation codes involving culinary utensils, kitchen equipment and overall cleanliness
• Train, manage, develop, guide and appraise the performance of culinary team

Who you are:

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchen
• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated
• Able to deal with heavy workload, work in a team as well as independently, in a fast-paced environment
• Able to accurately monitor and reduce wastage
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff in different functions and levels
• Able to perform with a sense of urgency and a hands on approach to kitchen needs
• Able to complete assign tasks within the given time and meet kitchen ready deadlines
• Flexible (able to work different shifts - nights, weekends, holidays)
• Have HACCP knowledge

What we offer:

• Salary wage: $66,560*
• Comprehensive benefits package including health care and 401K; full-time employees eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch provided
• An exceptional workplace environment with engaging events and supportive colleagues
• An environment where your ideas can make a tangible impact; we embrace innovation
• Opportunities for genuine career growth, both domestically and internationally
• The chance to collaborate with and represent one of the foremost innovators in the global luxury gourmet entertainment sector

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience, and workplace for our teams - no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different and makes you. That’s what makes our team so special.

• Salary Wage Range: $66,560 - $66,560

Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Vision insurance