Sous Chef

Upper Crust Food Service • Urbana, IL

7d

About The Position

Sous Chefs support the Head Chef by keeping food preparation on track, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, and helping the team work together. The role includes contributing to menu development, including seasonal and evolving menu concepts, while assisting wherever the kitchen needs support. The Sous Chef works alongside the Head Chef and follows management direction, including for special events. The work environment may be loud and busy and may involve exposure to kitchen hazards, extreme heat or cold, and cleaning chemicals.

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 per shift 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