Sous Chef - DUKE University

PROOF OF THE PUDDING•Durham, NC

1d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding, operator of DUKE University concessions and premium hospitality, is looking for a Sous Chef to assist the culinary department for game day prep and execution. This is part-time work as business needs are dictated by athletic events. Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues. Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.

Requirements

1+ year of experience working in a kitchen.
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Live within or near Durham, NC.
ServSafe certified or is available to receive training.
Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Must have an understanding of food safety practices including, but not limited to, TCS, temperature logs, and cleaning/sanitizing.
Planning and multi-tasking.
Self-motivated with a high energy level and strong verbal communication.
Availability to work all home football games.
Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.
Non-slip shoes are necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience in catering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning and execution of event menus for Football program (22 suites, 3 premium club areas), Basketball program (1 premium club area), Student Training table (Sunday-Thursday, 2 meals/day), and Catering program.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; securing revenues; and maintaining security systems.
Creating and maintaining the overall moral of the kitchen and culinary team.
Schedules Staff and food production in accordance with the demands of business, the direction of Executive Chef and Company policies.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new culinary staff.
Assists Executive Chef with logistical planning and execution of events as directed.
Assist with purchasing and inventory management for all culinary operations.
Develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items that adhere to the Proof of the Pudding standard of innovation and excellence.
Be a lead in the hiring, training, accountability, and scheduling of the culinary staff.
Lead and coach culinary department to develop a strong and growing team.
Performs other related duties as needed.