Sous Chef - MBU campus dining

Creative Dining Services is a renowned hospitality and facility management company that partners with a diverse range of institutions including colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, senior living communities, conference centers, and K-12 schools and camps. The company is recognized for delivering a unique hospitality experience that is fun, innovative, and highly community-focused. Creative Dining Services prides itself on creating environments where dining services are not just about food but about bringing people together and fostering a vibrant community atmosphere. The company values diversity and inclusion, operating as an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintaining a Veteran-Friendly workplace. This welcoming and supportive culture is a core component of their operational philosophy, emphasizing teamwork, respect, and professional growth.

The role of Sous Chef at Missouri Baptist University (MBU) in St. Louis, MO, presents an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who desire to work in a dynamic, high-volume university dining setting. This position supports both the Executive Chef and the Production Manager in the daily planning and directing of food preparation. The Sous Chef is integral to maintaining efficient kitchen operations, ensuring that all dishes are prepared with the highest standards of quality, presentation, and safety. The role involves supervising and training kitchen staff, managing production schedules, developing prep sheets and duty rosters, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. This position requires a positive, can-do attitude and a detail-oriented approach that reflects a deep understanding of the foodservice industry. The Sous Chef is expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and integrate innovative practices into the dining program to enhance the guest experience.

This position is full-time and is tentatively scheduled to begin by August 1, 2026. The typical work schedule runs from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend or catering event availability required. A significant benefit of this role is alignment with MBU's Academic Calendar, which allows for time off over holidays and summer breaks, providing a healthy work-life balance that many culinary roles cannot offer. The position involves substantial physical demands, including moving inventory and kitchen equipment and working in environments that can vary in temperature. It also requires the ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds and the readiness to work extended hours when necessary. This demanding but rewarding position offers a pathway for experienced culinary professionals to grow and succeed within a supportive and mission-driven company that cares deeply about its communities and team members.