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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $48,500.00 - $65,500.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

weekly pay
401K with company match
Employee assistance program
Medical Plans
Prescription Plans
Dental plans
vision plans
FSA/HSA
ongoing training and development
Bonus programs

Job Description

American Dining Creations is a reputable division of American Food & Vending, recognized as one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States. Specializing in corporate and education dining services, this company operates nationwide, managing numerous dining accounts and employing over 2,000 professionals who serve hundreds of thousands of guests daily. The company prides itself on combining the strength of a national program with the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader. Their culinary philosophy, known as the Fresh Difference, highlights their commitment to superior culinary offerings paired with outstanding management practices.The company offers a full range of dining and catering services designed to elevate the guest experience. These services include full café dining, mobile ordering, catering, events, and a grab-and-go program called My Fresh Market. American Dining Creations aims to provide true partnership and customization, offering their clients around-the-clock support and responding quickly with creative menus and comprehensive concepts. The company is dedicated to maintaining the highest operational standards while ensuring flexibility and top-notch service to meet the diverse needs of students, guests, and faculty.At American Dining Creations, employees benefit from ongoing training and development programs, competitive weekly pay, and bonus programs available for eligible positions. They also provide a 401K plan with company match, an Employee Assistance Program, and offer health-related benefits such as medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, along with flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA). With a strong commitment to equal opportunity employment, American Food & Vending ensures a supportive and inclusive work environment for all team members.

The role of Sous Chef at American Dining Creations is pivotal to supporting the Executive Chef and Chef in delivering high-quality culinary services every day. Located in Cleveland, OH, this position involves close collaboration with culinary staff to ensure strict adherence to recipes, ingredient standards, and food safety protocols. As a Sous Chef, you will take on responsibilities including assisting with culinary points of service like food stations and catering events, supervising the back-of-house staff, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen while keeping accurate production records and overseeing equipment maintenance. The position may require covering shifts or stations during peak hours, emphasizing the need for flexibility and readiness to adapt to rapidly changing operational demands. Regular communication with the Executive Chef and General Manager regarding daily operations is a key component of this role to ensure smooth kitchen performance. This position suits a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, possesses strong leadership and time management skills, and is proficient with Microsoft Office and catering-related systems. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the capacity to stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday. This role offers a dynamic and engaging opportunity within a nationally recognized company known for its commitment to quality and innovation in hospitality services.

Job Requirements

  • An associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality or a culinary degree from an accredited culinary association is preferred
  • Three years experience in a similar culinary leadership role that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining preferred
  • Prior experience with planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development
  • Possess strong time management skills, able to multitask and enjoy working in a time sensitive, fast paced environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems
  • Knowledge of all local and state food safety regulations
  • Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, and bend for daily work schedule

Job Qualifications

  • An associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality or a culinary degree from an accredited culinary association is preferred
  • Three years experience in a similar culinary leadership role that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining preferred
  • Prior experience with planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development
  • Possess strong time management skills, able to multitask and enjoy working in a time sensitive, fast paced environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems
  • Knowledge of all local and state food safety regulations
  • Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, and bend for daily work schedule

Job Duties

  • Assist the Executive Chef with all culinary points of service including food stations and catering events
  • Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff
  • Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food handling safety protocols are met
  • Keep kitchen clean and organized, maintain production records and equipment
  • May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours
  • Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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