Sous Chef

Upper Crust Food Service • Fargo, ND

3d

About The Position

Sous Chefs work alongside the Head Chef to keep food preparation on track, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, and support the team. The role includes contributing to seasonal and evolving menu concepts while helping execute daily kitchen operations. Sous Chefs may step in wherever needed and plan and execute special events as directed by management. The position requires regular communication with management and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of food service experience, ideally including bulk preparation and production in a commercial kitchen.
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or the ability to obtain one 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, cleaning chemicals, and possible extreme heat or cold.

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