SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook foods and coordinates the activities of cooks and other food-service associates. In the Executive Chef’s absence, the Sous Chef assumes responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates. The position is based at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Full-time hours are available; days and hours may vary, and weekends are required. The pay range is $20.00 to $24.00 per hour. Two years of prior kitchen manager experience is required. This role involves preparing food according to approved recipes and production standards, supervising hourly associates, maintaining food safety and sanitation, monitoring inventory and production, and supporting customer service. Full-time associates are offered additional benefits beyond those available to both full- and part-time associates. Work may vary during university breaks, when services may decline or cease; such periods may be unpaid temporary layoffs, though associates may be asked to work year-round or at a different location depending on business needs.
Requirements
- Two years of prior kitchen manager experience.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Help the Executive Chef prepare and cook foods.
- Coordinate cooks and other food-service associates, and assume responsibility for the kitchen and associates when the Executive Chef is absent.
- Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards, meeting deadlines based on production orders.
- Supervise hourly food-service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate.
- Store food in designated areas and follow corporate, state, and federal food-safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures.
- Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; thoroughly clean the workstation and keep display equipment clean during meal service.
- Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relay relevant information to the supervisor.
- Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to associates and customers.
- Keep up with peak production and service hours.
- Monitor product and supply inventory and deliveries; track production, consumption, and waste; and inform the supervisor when supplies or product are low.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free shift meals
- Free uniforms
- 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, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto and home program options
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid and/or unpaid time off, as applicable under federal, state, and local laws
- Instapay through the One @Work app
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
