Sous Chef

Sous Chef OpportunityAt Upper Crust Food Service we believe great food does more than fill plates, it creates connection, strengthens communities, and transforms everyday experiences. Across college campuses, K-12 schools, camps, and Greek housing, our teams bring hospitality to life through fresh food, meaningful relationships, and service people can count on. While we began serving fraternity and sorority communities more than 15 years ago, we've grown into a national hospitality partner supporting a wide range of dining programs across the country. No matter the setting, our purpose remains the same: to show up for the people we serve and for one another.Sous Chefs are responsible for supporting the Head Chef in food preparation, management of additional staff, maintaining a clean kitchen/dining room, and ensuring best practices with safety and sanitation. Maintain outstanding communication with management and customers. Consistently deliver outstanding products and customer service.If you are excited to create cool from-scratch food and make people happy every day, APPLY NOW. We're currently looking for a classically trained Sous Chef who is driven by their love and passion for food.What's in it for you?Very few late nights and weekend hoursTime off for most holidaysPaid vacationsA competitive 401K with company matchHealth, dental, vision, and pet insuranceDuties and Responsibilities:Work with the Head Chef, ensuring that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to specifications or requests.Collaborate with the Chef to create seasonal, relevant and evolving menu conceptsMaintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining roomWash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishesHelp with unloading, inspecting, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations.Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers.Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.Required Skills and Abilities:Ability to work well as part of a teamAbility to follow all sanitation proceduresUnderstand food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.Strong verbal and written communication skillsUnderstanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.Be familiar with the industry's best practicesPreferred Education and Experience:2+ years of food service skills or related experience preferredHave experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting.Ability to pass a background checkHave a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employmentHigh school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, is preferred.Special Demands:The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.Exposure to cleaning chemicals