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Sous Chef - Rice University

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible

Job Description

Proof of the Pudding (POP) is an acclaimed catering company renowned throughout the Southeast for its dedication to culinary excellence and innovative cuisine. With a strong reputation built on quality and creativity, POP has expanded its operations into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services, offering elevated concessions and premium culinary experiences across a variety of high-profile venues including collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, international boat shows, and professional sports teams. This expansion reflects POP's ongoing commitment to delivering superior food service and hospitality in some of the most dynamic and demanding environments. As a part-time opportunity, POP is presently seeking a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of experience in a lead culinary role
  • Experience in sports and entertainment, large scale events, or stadium catering preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Availability to work part time with flexible scheduling excluding home football game days
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, high volume kitchen environments
  • Adherence to company uniform standards including wearing non-slip shoes
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Must be able to move throughout campus and stadium grounds
  • Capability to work in various kitchen environments including freezers and coolers

Job Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in a lead culinary role
  • Experience in sports and entertainment, large scale events, or stadium catering preferred
  • Strong leadership qualities and passion for the culinary field
  • Creativity, customer satisfaction focus, and strong flavor profile development
  • Impeccable integrity in business, community, and team interactions
  • Professional appearance, personal hygiene, and respectful conduct at all times
  • Exhibit cooking skills, knowledge, and food handling skills consistent with contemporary training and industry requirements
  • Demonstrate understanding of good general business practices and the application of same to position requirements
  • Possess self-motivation, interest and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, demanding collaborative environment
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment
  • Excellent communication and listening skills

Job Duties

  • Responsible for all culinary aspects of the business center
  • Maintaining the highest level of food quality through your culinary team
  • Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
  • Maintains the physical facilities under charge in a sanitary and orderly manner in accordance with good business practices and health department requirements
  • Provides creative input for menu and event ideas by staying current with industry trends and events at other POP functions
  • Maintaining the highest level of service through the GM at your facility
  • Working with sales team to drive sales for the company and expertly execute each event
  • Complete knowledge of the financials through the accounting team at your facility
  • Keeping employee and team morale at the highest level
  • Schedules staff and food production in accordance with the demands of business, the direction of Executive Chef and company policies
  • Requisitions supplies, foodstuffs and other needs in accordance to business demands
  • Demonstrates good business practices in labor and cost controls, utilization of product and inventory controls to ensure highest quality of product in cost effective manner
  • Assists Executive Chef with logistical planning and execution of events as directed
  • Assists in other locations in accordance to business demands at the stadium or other POP locations
  • Effectively manage the entire stewarding department
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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