Interim Sous Chef

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC • Chicago, IL

25d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Interim Sous Chef plans, prepares, and presents cafeteria menu items during service according to the standards set by the chef or manager. The role prepares production lists for staff and assists with and leads day-to-day kitchen operations. It also supports Quest Food Management Services’ vision, values, and founding principles through daily actions and communication, while serving as a role model and maintaining effective communication with management and staff.

The position is responsible for standardized recipes, adjusting recipe quantities to achieve proper yields, maintaining the master recipe index, creating weekly and monthly menus, ordering food, and maintaining par levels. It also supports food safety and sanitation in accordance with Quest policies, HACCP guidelines, and local, state, and federal requirements. The Interim Sous Chef is expected to keep current with food trends, oversee cleaning schedules, hold the team accountable, and report to scheduled shifts on time in complete uniform.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent work experience.
• At least five years of Lead Cook or Line Cook experience.
• Meet and maintain state and local certification requirements, including Food Handler certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Outgoing, friendly, and customer-focused demeanor.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and good communication skills.
• Ability to work with speed, consistency, and organization.
• Comfort and a pleasant demeanor in very busy environments.
• Strong knife skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and speak Spanish.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and present cafeteria menu items during service to the standards set by the chef or manager.
• Prepare production lists for staff and assist with and lead day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Communicate and support Quest’s vision, values, and founding principles through daily actions.
• Accurately assemble and present menu items.
• Follow Quest, local, state, and federal guidelines for proper food handling.
• Assist with and oversee sanitation of the line, production kitchen, and production facility.
• Serve as a role model to the team and maintain open, effective communication with management and staff.
• Ensure prepared items follow standardized recipes and properly expand or divide recipes to achieve yields.
• Maintain the master recipe index and create weekly and monthly menus.
• Order food and maintain par levels based on weekly menus.
• Stay current with food trends and incorporate them into menus.
• Maintain daily and weekly cleaning schedules and hold the team accountable.
• Follow HACCP guidelines, Quest policies, and food safety guidelines.
• Report to scheduled shifts on time and in complete uniform.

Benefits

• Flexible work opportunities intended to encourage healthy life balance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Training, development, and access to highly visible leadership to support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree