Sous Chef

American Food & Vending ⏐ American Dining Creations • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

12d

About The Position

A Sous Chef at American Dining Creations supports the Chef and Executive Chef in delivering daily culinary services. The role works with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed across food stations and catering events. It also involves guiding and supervising back-of-house staff, maintaining an organized kitchen and accurate production records, and helping operations run smoothly during busy periods. The Sous Chef meets daily with the Executive Chef or General Manager to discuss operations and may take on other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Prior experience planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multitask in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering, and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of local and state food-safety regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, and bend during the daily work schedule.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality, or a culinary degree from an accredited culinary association.
• Three years of experience in a similar culinary leadership role, potentially in retail, hotels, business, or education dining.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with culinary points of service, including food stations and catering events.
• Provide guidance to and supervise back-of-house staff.
• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food-handling safety protocols are followed.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized, and maintain production records and equipment.
• Cover a shift or station during peak operating hours when needed.
• Meet daily with the Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible employees offered medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, and FSA/HSA
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Bonus programs for eligible positions

What This Job Offers

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