Assistant Sous Chef: Dynamic University Kitchen Leader

Tufts University; Medford Hillside (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Dining at Tufts University seeks an Assistant Sous Chef to support a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will work under the unit Sous Chef, help plan menus, supervise cooks, ensure food safety, and assist with production and presentation of hot and cold dishes for residential dining and catering.

Requirements include 5–7 years leading a kitchen, mastery of cooking methods, English fluency, and ServSafe certification; an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience planning and preparing hot and cold foods for service in a large operation.
• Proven ability to supervise a culinary team and ensure quality and consistency.
• Knowledge of various cuisines, cooking methods, and proper food safety practices.
• Must read, speak and understand English; ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing production and presentation for assigned meals.
• Supervise cooks and assign tasks to ensure timely food production.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and adherence to department procedures and recipes.
• Collaborate with management to meet culinary goals and maintain quality.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Culinary techniques

Food safety

English fluency

Menu planning

Team supervision

ServSafe

Education

Associate's Degree Culinary Arts

Tools

FoodPro system

Job description

Tufts Dining at Tufts University seeks an Assistant Sous Chef to support a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will work under the unit Sous Chef, help plan menus, supervise cooks, ensure food safety, and assist with production and presentation of hot and cold dishes for residential dining and catering.

Requirements include 5–7 years leading a kitchen, mastery of cooking methods, English fluency, and ServSafe certification; an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.