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SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $30.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Opportunities for training and development
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
voluntary benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Albertus Magnus College, located at 700 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Sous Chef to join its culinary team. Albertus Magnus College is a well-respected educational institution committed to providing quality dining experiences to its community. The college offers a vibrant campus life that includes various food service opportunities designed to meet the diverse tastes of students, faculty, and visitors. This position is full-time, with a schedule primarily Monday through Friday, with some weekend availability required. The pay range for this role is competitive, starting from $25.00 per hour up to $30.00 per hour, reflecting the skill level and experience required. Online applications are accepted, and immediate hiring is prioritized.

The Sous Chef role at Albertus Magnus College involves assisting the Executive Chef in preparing and cooking meals, ensuring food quality and adherence to recipes and production standards. This position requires a hands-on approach to supervising and coordinating the activities of kitchen staff and food service associates. The Sous Chef will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations. The role is pivotal in creating an efficient kitchen operation that delivers excellent food service to the college community. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of cooking experience, be ServSafe certified, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The environment thrives on teamwork, continuous learning, and making a meaningful impact through food service. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as positions are filled on a rolling basis, with the possibility of future opportunities even if not selected immediately. Benefits include various health and wellness programs, retirement plans, insurance options, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for growth and development within the company. This opportunity offers a fulfilling career path within a supportive and inclusive workplace dedicated to employee success and satisfaction.

Job Requirements

  • 3-5 years of cooking experience
  • ServSafe certification
  • ability to follow and execute provided recipes
  • availability to work full-time schedule including some weekends
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures

Job Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of cooking experience
  • ServSafe certification
  • ability to follow and execute provided recipes
  • strong leadership skills
  • effective communication skills
  • prior experience supervising or coordinating kitchen staff
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • ability to work a full-time schedule including some weekends

Job Duties

  • cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards
  • ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders
  • supervises hourly food service associates including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate
  • stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures
  • ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures
  • maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils
  • cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area
  • keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements
  • interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner
  • relays relevant information directly to supervisor
  • demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers
  • keeps up with peak production and service hours
  • monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies
  • tracks product production, consumption and waste
  • informs supervisor when supplies or product are low
  • performs other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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