Executive Sous Chef

Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based higher education and media ministry located in Chicago, Illinois. Established with a mission to equip people with the Truth of God's Word, Moody Bible Institute plays a vital role in shaping the spiritual and professional lives of its community members. The institute offers a diversity-rich environment where faith, education, and service intersect to foster a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, and staff alike. Moody Bible Institute is deeply committed to maintaining a multicultural community that upholds Christian values, ensuring that all employees and faculty engage respectfully with diverse populations while embodying the institute's biblical foundation. The organization promotes inclusivity within the framework of their Doctrinal Statement and Community Standards, making it an ideal setting for individuals passionate about contributing to the Kingdom of God through education and service.

This full-time position is based onsite at Moody Bible Institute's Chicago campus, specifically within the dining services department’s kitchen area. The role involves working closely with the Executive Chef and Dining Services Director, performing various general and specific cooking duties while supervising, training, and scheduling both full-time cooks and part-time student prep cooks. In addition to hands-on food preparation, this position will be heavily involved in staff development and operational management within the kitchen, ensuring that all food offerings meet both nutritional standards and quality expectations. The role requires a high level of organizational and leadership skills to maintain workflow efficiency, staff morale, and guest satisfaction under the supervision of senior culinary leadership.

The Kitchen Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing both hot and cold food production as well as ensuring appropriate preparation, serving, distribution, and cleanup aligned with Chicago Health Department guidelines and Moody's dining service standards. This includes managing team members’ attire and ensuring sanitary conditions throughout kitchen and serving areas. Collaboration is key in this role, as the Kitchen Supervisor will assist in new menu product development, evaluating existing recipes, and staying current on culinary trends by working alongside the Executive Chef and Sous Chef. Candidates must be physically capable of enduring the demands of a busy commercial kitchen environment, including prolonged standing, lifting heavy items up to 60 pounds, and performing repetitive motions necessary for successful food preparation.

This position offers a competitive hourly wage range between $23.00 and $26.00, with final compensation based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The Kitchen Supervisor will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package typical of full-time roles at Moody Bible Institute, contributing to job satisfaction and overall employee welfare. This career opportunity is perfectly suited for culinary professionals with extensive experience in high-volume food preparation and supervisory roles who are eager to work within a mission-driven Christian institution dedicated to excellence in both faith and service.