Catering Sous Chef

Creative Dining Services • Grand Rapids, MI

14h • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Creative Dining is hiring immediately for a full-time Catering Sous Chef position at Prince Conference Center. At Creative Dining, we believe in the power of hospitality to create connections and build community. If you’re passionate about culinary excellence and making a real impact, you’ll be a perfect fit for our team, where integrity, creativity, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do! As a Catering Sous Chef at Creative Dining, you will play a key role in overseeing food production, ensuring that each meal is prepared to culinary excellence and served on time. You will supervise and train kitchen staff, manage kitchen operations, and maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation. The Catering Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Catering Chef to oversee day-to-day kitchen functions, ensuring an efficient, creative, and safe environment.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1 – 3 years cooking experience
• ServSafe Certification
• First Aid training

Nice To Haves

• Culinary Arts Degree preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food is ready on time using efficient production and batch cooking techniques.
• Lead, train, and support kitchen staff to maintain quality and productivity.
• Review Function Sheets and ensure timely preparation for events.
• Manage prep sheets, duty rosters, and production records.
• Follow safe food handling practices and maintain clean, sanitized kitchen areas.
• Ensure kitchen equipment functions properly and report issues promptly.
• Adhere to health codes, sanitation guidelines, and OSHA regulations.
• Open and close the kitchen, complete checklists, and secure the area.
• Report food production and kitchen issues to the Executive Catering Chef.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment, and follow safety protocols.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support kitchen operations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance & HSA Account with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Earned Wage Access
• Retirement Plan with Company Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED