Sous Chef

Tucson, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $43,000.00 - $58,000.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

retirement savings plan

Employee meal discounts

Professional development opportunities

Positive work environment

Job Description

Upper Crust Food Service proudly serves Sororities and Fraternities across the country, earning a reputation for freshness, quality, variety, and exceptional customer service. Established with a focused vision to address the common challenges faced by many Fraternity and Sorority houses—especially the lack of consistency and professionalism in kitchen management—Upper Crust has grown into a trusted provider of catering and food services. By emphasizing great food and personal service, the company has remained true to its original mission and continues to thrive by preparing tens of thousands of meals weekly for students nationwide. As a dedicated food service establishment, Upper Crust... Show More

Job Requirements

Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
Understand 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
Be familiar with the industry's best practices
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

Job Qualifications

2+ years food service skills or related experience preferred
Experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting
Ability to pass a background check
Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well as part of a team

Job Duties

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 concepts
Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room including but not limited to tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and floors
Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes, etc.
Help 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

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