SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

The University of Montevallo, located at 75 College Drive, Montevallo, AL 35115, is a distinguished educational institution known for its commitment to fostering an environment that values learning, growth, and meaningful impact. The university is affiliated with Chartwells Higher Ed, a leading provider of foodservice solutions dedicated to delivering high-quality dining experiences within academic settings. Chartwells is recognized for its dedication to employee development, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a supportive and empowering workplace for all associates.

We are currently seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join our dynamic campus dining team. The employment offers a fixed pay rate of $20.00 per hour, with a full-time schedule that includes weekends and three evenings per week, although days and hours may vary. This role is essential in supporting our executive culinary operations and demands a candidate with prior high-volume culinary and supervisory experience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the quality and efficiency of our food service, working within a fast-paced, educational environment.

The Sous Chef plays a pivotal role by assisting the Executive Chef in preparing and cooking food, ensuring adherence to approved recipes and production standards. This position involves coordinating the activities of cooks and other food service associates, maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation, and overseeing kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing scheduling, payroll, and training, and fostering a positive and productive team environment.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential, as the Sous Chef will interact with employees and customers alike, resolving complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner while maintaining excellent communication with supervisors. The ability to monitor inventory, control food portions, ensure proper presentation and serving temperatures, and uphold sanitary conditions throughout the kitchen and dining service areas is crucial.

This role offers more than just competitive wages—it provides opportunities for personal and professional growth through ongoing training and development programs, comprehensive benefits, and perks such as Instapay through the One @ Work app. Our commitment extends to providing a supportive work atmosphere where every team member’s contribution is valued and empowered to make a real difference. We believe in investing in our people, offering benefits that help associates achieve their full potential both inside and outside of work.

The university and Chartwells Higher Ed uphold a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair and equal treatment for all applicants and associates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. This role requires candidates capable of fulfilling essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations and welcomes those ready to contribute to a dynamic, inclusive team environment.

Apply today to become a vital part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences within an educational setting, where your skills and dedication will be recognized and fostered.