Sous Chef

University at Buffalo (UB) Campus Dining is a dynamic and well-established dining service provider dedicated to delivering exceptional food experiences across the university's campuses. As part of a comprehensive dining program, UB Campus Dining strives to create an inviting environment that not only fuels students, faculty, and staff but also adds value through quality, diversity, and excellent service. UB Campus Dining operates multiple dining locations that cater to a diverse campus community, offering an extensive range of food options including healthy and specialty selections that emphasize freshness and sustainability. The organization is recognized for its commitment to food safety, sanitation, and the professional development of its staff, fostering a culture of excellence within a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The Sous Chef position at UB Campus Dining is a pivotal role that supports and enhances the culinary operations across various shifts. Earning a salary of $22.72 per hour, this full-time position requires a seasoned culinary professional to lead the prep and production teams in a busy kitchen environment with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The Sous Chef will work closely with the kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation of specialty foods while adhering strictly to sanitation and safety guidelines. This role demands expertise in high-volume cooking techniques, team leadership, and the ability to work well under pressure to meet the diverse and changing needs of the Campus Dining Program.

In this role, the Sous Chef is expected to manage kitchen operations by organizing workstations, directing kitchen staff, and maintaining detailed production and usage records. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of professional cooking experience in high-volume kitchen environments, along with proficiency in a wide variety of cooking methods such as sautéing, grilling, roasting, braising, and cold food production. Familiarity with kitchen equipment including grills, deep fryers, and Alto Shams is essential. Exceptional knife-handling skills and the ability to prepare and present food to the highest standards of quality and appearance are also critical.

Customer service excellence is a vital component of the role, as the Sous Chef must ensure that all meals served meet the high expectations of the campus community while promoting a welcoming and professional kitchen atmosphere. The position also requires strong communication abilities and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. This leadership role plays a crucial part in upholding the integrity of standardized recipes and food safety practices and in fostering a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment. Ultimately, the Sous Chef at UB Campus Dining is a key driver of operations that ensures an outstanding dining experience for all guests.