Sous Chef

Union for Reform Judaism • Santa Rosa, CA

8d • $27 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

URJ Camp Newman is looking for a skilled and collaborative Sous Chef to join our culinary team in beautiful Sonoma County. In this role, you will help prepare and serve meals that bring people together, supporting a vibrant camp and retreat community made up of youth, families, and staff. This is a year-round position. The pace and focus shift throughout the year, with an energetic summer camp season (June–August) and a retreat and rental season (August–May).

Requirements

• Kitchen Experience: You have experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally with some leadership or supervisory responsibilities
• Team-Oriented Approach: You work well with others, can support and train team members, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture
• Food Safety Awareness: You understand and follow best practices for food handling, storage, and sanitation
• Adaptability: You can adjust to changing menus, dietary needs, and busy service periods with ease
• Community Mindset: You value creating welcoming, inclusive spaces and enjoy contributing to a mission-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of kitchen experience, ideally in high-volume or camp settings
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency skills strongly preferred
• Culinary certification (a plus, not required )
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs , stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during peak seasons

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for large groups, ensuring consistency, quality, and nutritional balance
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations, including food prep, portioning, and service
• Train and guide kitchen staff, including seasonal team members, fostering a positive and efficient work environment
• Help manage inventory and ensure ingredients and supplies are well stocked
• Support front-of-house service and engage with guests to enhance their dining experience
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in compliance with health regulations
• Collaborate on menu planning, including options that meet diverse dietary needs such as vegetarian, kosher-style, and allergy-sensitive meals
• Partner with camp and retreat staff to meet special requests and ensure a welcoming, inclusive experience for all

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees