Sous Chef - New Store Opening

Coborn's•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$24 - $33

About The Position

Coborn's Market & Table is hiring a Sous Chef to help bring our new, in-store restaurants to life! You will focus of this position is to support daily kitchen operations—jumping in wherever needed, setting the standard for excellence, and helping the team deliver consistently great food. If you love organization as much as creativity, take pride in food safety, and enjoy mentoring others, this role has your name on it.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
A minimum of two years of professional cooking experience, preferably in a high-volume food service environment

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Culinary Execution & Line Support Oversee daily preparation and cooking of menu items to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation.
Assist in menu item preparation, recipe adherence, and ingredient prep as needed.
Conduct daily line checks, including food temperatures, freshness, and presentation standards.
Master all BOH line positions (sauté, broiler, pantry, prep, etc.) and step into any station as business demands.
Sanitation, Cleanliness & Food Safety Enforce impeccable cleanliness and sanitation standards across all kitchen areas.
Maintain waste, temperature and illness logs in compliance with health codes and company policy.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
Lead staff in daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning procedures.
Inventory & Waste Management: Monitor inventory usage, conduct regular counts, and report variances.
Implement waste control practices to minimize product loss.
Assist with ordering and receiving to ensure accuracy, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Collaboration & Communication Parter with Chef de Cuisine to maintain smooth kitchen operations and mentor and train kitchen staff on recipes, prep methods, equipment use and safety protocols.
Provide input to the Chef de Cuisine on menu development, ingredient quality, and operational improvements.
Special Events Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of special events, seasonal promotions, and catering functions.
Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine to ensure events are executed seamlessly and on schedule.
Adapt quickly to event-specific menus, unique service styles, or higher production volumes.
Perform other duties within the department or other areas as assigned.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Observe and enforce all company policies, rules, and safety practices.

Benefits

10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
Sunday Premium Pay - an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
Paid Military Leave
Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
401(k) plan options - we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - yes, we're employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!