Sous Chef

Upper Crust Food Service • Columbia, SC

12d

About The Position

The Sous Chef works alongside the Head Chef to keep food preparation on track, maintain a clean and efficiently run kitchen, and support the kitchen team. The role contributes to seasonal and evolving menu concepts and helps execute special events as directed by management. The Sous Chef may take on different duties according to the kitchen’s needs and communicates regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

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 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.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed