SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
About The Position
Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring a full-time Sous Chef at Texas A&M University-Texarkana in Texarkana, Texas. The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food, coordinates cooks and other food-service associates, and takes responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The position pays $14.50 to $16.50 per hour. The schedule is full time, with days and hours that may vary, including mid-day, nights, and weekends. A prior Texas food handler certification is required. The role involves cooking and preparing food according to approved recipes and production standards, supervising hourly associates, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, managing inventory and production, and providing customer service. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until openings are filled. Because the position is in an educational facility, work may be reduced or paused during school breaks; such periods may be unpaid temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, associates may be asked to work year-round, potentially at another location during break periods.
Requirements
- Prior Texas food handler certification.
Responsibilities
- 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; 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 accurately explain them to associates and customers.
- Keep up with peak production and service hours.
- Monitor inventory and deliveries, track production, consumption, and waste, and inform the supervisor when supplies or products are low.
- Assume responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates in the Executive Chef's absence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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 insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a choice auto and home program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
