Sous Chef (Full Time)
About The Position
We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions at the University of Pittsburgh. This role involves assisting the Executive Chef in preparing and cooking foods, coordinating the activities of other kitchen staff, and assuming responsibility for the kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence. The position is based at 3990 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Online applications are accepted only. The schedule is full-time, with days and hours that may vary. The pay rate is a fixed $25.00 per hour. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact.
Requirements
- Prior supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Prior culinary experience in a fast-paced environment is required.
Responsibilities
- Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
- Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
- Supervises hourly food service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action.
- Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
- Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils.
- Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area.
- Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
- Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
- Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
- Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
- Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies.
- Tracks product production, consumption and waste.
- Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunities for Training and Development
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
