Sous Chef Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two years of cooking experience in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• One year of kitchen supervisory experience in food service or a similar capacity.
• Experience following recipes.
• Experience operating standard cooking equipment.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree.
• Four or more years of cooking experience in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• Three or more years of kitchen supervisory experience in food service or a similar capacity.
• Experience training, coaching, and evaluating staff in a high-volume or fast-paced food service environment.
• Experience in recipe development and food presentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computer systems.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work with a large customer base.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure consistent food quality, timely production, and adherence to established recipes and portion guidelines.
• Serve as the kitchen shift lead, coordinating food preparation, managing production schedules, and adjusting to service needs.
• Ensure culinary staff follow local, state, and UHD food safety and sanitation policies.
• Monitor kitchen organization, equipment use, and cleanliness to maintain a safe and functional work environment.
• Use FoodPro for forecasting, ordering, production planning, inventory management, and food cost evaluation, as directed; maintain accurate system inputs.
• Supervise cooks, food service workers, and other kitchen staff during assigned shifts, providing real-time coaching and guidance.
• Participate in dining staff recruitment efforts with UHD HR; assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Monitor daily performance, support staff accountability and development, conduct performance reviews, and track training progress.
• Set expectations for conduct, service, and safety; address performance concerns and issue corrective actions in alignment with UHD HR policies.
• Support planned menu execution and collaborate with culinary leadership on quality standards and seasonal or special event menus.
• Provide recipe feedback and contribute to improvements in flavor, presentation, and efficiency.
• Monitor product freshness and proper rotation.
• Communicate with service teams and relay shift updates, product shortages, and operational issues to managers and peers.
• Maintain production records and support compliance with food safety logs and kitchen documentation.
• Represent UHD values through respectful communication and teamwork with staff, students, and guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Longevity pay
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth and professional development