Sous Chef, Full Time

Job summary

The Sous Chef oversees daily food production, maintains safety and quality standards, and supervises kitchen staff to ensure an exceptional dining experience. They manage catering functions, inventory control, and lead operations in the absence of the General Manager.

Job details

MUST HAVE A CAR & DRIVERS LICENSE The Sous Chef supports the Chef Manager in the daily operation of the food service program by overseeing food production, maintaining food safety and quality standards, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The Sous Chef leads kitchen operations in the General Manager’s absence and plays a key role in catering, menu execution, inventory control, and team development. Prepare and oversee the production of daily breakfast, lunch, and retail offerings. Ensure recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards are consistently followed. Maintain high standards of food quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction. Assist with menu implementation and seasonal menu changes. Support special dietary accommodations and allergen management. Coordinate and execute catering functions of various sizes. Ensure timely preparation, delivery, setup, and presentation for events. Maintain quality and professionalism during high-profile school and client events. Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. Monitor HACCP procedures, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and food storage practices. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment. Ensure proper labeling, stock rotation (FIFO), and allergen control. Foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and clients. Respond professionally to customer feedback and operational requests. Support initiatives that enhance the dining experience and increase participation. Minimize food waste through proper production planning and inventory management. Support monthly inventory counts and cost control initiatives. What’s in it for you? Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies. The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates. Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe. Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage. A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information. We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging. For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] for further information.

What you’ll do

The Sous Chef oversees daily food production, maintains safety and quality standards, and supervises kitchen staff to ensure an exceptional dining experience. They manage catering functions, inventory control, and lead operations in the absence of the General Manager.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and a car. The role requires the ability to manage food safety compliance, execute menus, and coordinate high-profile catering events.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Vision Care • Dental Care • Mental Health and Well-Being Initiative • Employment Assistance Program

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food Production
• Food Safety
• Kitchen Management
• Catering
• Inventory Control
• Team Development
• HACCP
• Menu Execution
• Allergen Management
• Sanitation
• Cost Control
• Customer Service

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing