Job Details

Tally's Silver Spoon in Rapid City is looking for a highly experienced and dedicated culinary professional to join our team as the am Saute Chef. 

This is an a.m. position, so early morning to early afternoon availability is a must. While the hired candidate will focus on the saute station, you will be asked to work a variety of stations and so all around kitchen versatility is essential. 

About Tally's Silver Spoon:

located in downtown rapid city, Tally's Silver Spoon is proud to deliver classic American diner fair by day and fine dining Cuisine by night as well as a wide selection of wine and local beer. We have a passion for good food and great service. Please follow the link below to find out more about our history and our values. 

Tallyssilverspoon.com

About the job: 

The saute chef will produce items from the Tally's a.m. menu. The schedule will typically start at 6:00 a.m. with an out time between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.. This is a critical position on the Tally's line, you set the pace for brunch! Great communication skills and a high tolerance for stress are essential to the position. Finally, the higher candidate will rotate through the kitchen during the week, but for a minimum two days you will be focused on saute. 

Essential duties include: 

• Preparing and cooking sauteed items like eggs, meats, pastas, fish, and vegetables according to recipes and business standards.
• Ensuring consistent quality and presentation of dishes.
• Preparing ingredients and setting up the line. 
• Monitoring portion and waste control 
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Paying close attention to the performance of kitchen equipment and performing end of shift cleaning/maintenance tasks. 
• Working with the other kitchen staff to ensure a smooth service. 
• Communicating with the front of house staff to ensure guest needs are adequately met.
• Working with management to ensure tight ticket times and to address any guest issues. 
• Working other stations as needed. 
• Modifying orders according to dietary and allergy concerns. 

Key requirements:

• The ability to work on your feet for 8 plus hours. 
• A tolerance for a hot kitchen and a high volume work environment. 
• The ability to lift and carry loads exceeding for 40 lb. 
• The ability to hike and climb stairs repeatedly throughout a shift. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a restaurant kitchen setting with a high volume of saute experience.