Operational Support Chef

Southern Foodservice Management Inc • Gaffey Heights, KY

6h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Operational Support Chef to join our team in the Fort Knox, Kentucky area. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume food service operations and can step in quickly to support kitchen performance, high-volume food production, food quality, safety compliance, and daily execution. The ideal candidate brings strong production leadership, deep knowledge of food safety and sanitation, the ability to adapt across multiple operational environments, and the flexibility to travel extensively for coverage and support needs.

Requirements

• Proven culinary leadership experience in high-volume food production, contract dining, institutional dining, or a similar food service environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-demand operations.
• Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational and team leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, solve problems, and support multiple teams or locations when needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively for coverage and operational support needs.
• Military food service experience is strongly preferred.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential is preferred.
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Standing 50%, Walking 50%
• Movement of objects: Occasionally
• Heavy lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling: Occasionally
• Climbing or Balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Handling: Occasionally
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Occasionally
• Typing: Frequent
• Reading: Frequent

Nice To Haves

• Military food service experience is strongly preferred.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational culinary support across high-volume contract dining locations as needed.
• Travel extensively to support coverage needs, operational transitions, special assignments, and staffing gaps.
• Lead high-volume food production and service execution while maintaining quality, consistency, and speed of service.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Support kitchen teams with training, coaching, and best practices in production, prep, service, and cleanliness.
• Assist with menu execution, batch cooking, station organization, and labor efficiency.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and help stabilize performance during staffing gaps, peak demand, or special assignments.
• Monitor product handling, storage, labeling, temperatures, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain client satisfaction and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed