Position: Sous Chef job
About: The sous chef assists the executive chef in coordinating and supervising the food production activities for a servery. These activities include supporting the preparation of food products within a servery, assisting the food production staff with culinary training for recipe and menu development, coordinating special functions, guiding cooking staff in the proper methods of food appearance, preparation, sanitation, safety, and assisting in the development of menus, standardization of recipes, and product specifications. The sous chef also provides leadership and maintains a high level of staff morale, assists with meeting unit budgetary objectives for food, labor, and supply costs, and assists the executive chef in the preparation of annual written performances reviews for the production staff. Weekly schedule will vary and will include working on weekends and holidays – Must be available to work any shift required. This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; Three years related experience in commercial hospitality or similar field; Certified Food Handler’s Permit as issued by the City of Houston Health Department within 30 days of hire; Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, being exact, and an eye for detail; Demonstrated strong business sense; Proven record of cleanliness ensuring safety and sanitation habits; Excellent creativity and organizational skills to cook precisely and efficiently; with good presentation keeping order and structure; Expert in culinary with demonstrated ability to cook, knowledge of the kitchen, possess knife and tasting skills, ability to recognize flavors and to judge the balance of seasonings; Sound decision making and agility skills to make multiple decisions quickly, efficiently, simultaneously and at the last second; Ability to motivate staff to keep everyone working at a fast, efficient pace as a team including the cooks, bussers, waiters, other staff and management; Strong multitasking ability to address staff issues while working on other elements of an event, meal or project
Benefits: Competitive salary range: $23.41 to $25.00, Eligible for overtime, Employee benefits per Rice University policies, Accessible location in Houston, Texas, Opportunity to work in a top-ranked university environment
