Sous Chef

Upper Crust Food Service • Grand Forks, ND

17d

About The Position

The Sous Chef works alongside the Head Chef to keep food preparation on track, maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, and support the kitchen team. The role contributes to seasonal and evolving menu concepts and helps execute food preparation safely, efficiently, and to specification. The Sous Chef also supports ingredient handling, special events, and regular communication with management.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of food service experience; bulk preparation and production in a commercial kitchen is ideal.
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort working with a variety of personalities under pressure.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to stand for 8 or more hours and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk, bend, and stoop, and to work around kitchen hazards and cleaning chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bulk preparation and production in a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head Chef to ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Collaborate on seasonal, evolving menu concepts.
• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary.
• Wash utensils, equipment, and dishes as needed.
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with state and local regulations.
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

What This Job Offers

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