Bulk Production Sous Chef – Lead High-Volume Kitchen

Feeding Tampa Bay; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Feeding Tampa Bay is seeking a Sous Chef for bulk production oversight. You will balance hands-on meal execution with team leadership, ensuring nutrition, flavor, and safety across large-volume operations. You will work with volunteers and staff to deliver meals for Trinity Cafe locations and contracted programs.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, training of volunteers, and adherence to ServSafe and HACCP standards in a mission-driven kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen with supervisory or shift-lead experience.
• Valid ServSafe Manager Certification is required.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, G‑Suite, Zoom, Paylocity, Concur, and Galley.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of Feeding Tampa Bay.
• High‑Volume Production & Flow.
• Bulk Execution: lead the preparation and cooking of bulk meals and scale batches for multiple sites.
• Shift Management: create prep lists, optimize kitchen organization, and manage back‑of‑house flow.
• Coordinate timing of food production activities and deliveries to distribution sites.
• Catering & Banquets: coordinate and oversee events and setups.
• Volunteer Engagement & Culture and Administrative Reporting as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

ServSafe

Culinary experience

Tools

Word

Excel

G‑Suite

Zoom

Concur

Galley

Job description

Feeding Tampa Bay is seeking a Sous Chef for bulk production oversight. You will balance hands-on meal execution with team leadership, ensuring nutrition, flavor, and safety across large-volume operations. You will work with volunteers and staff to deliver meals for Trinity Cafe locations and contracted programs.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, training of volunteers, and adherence to ServSafe and HACCP standards in a mission-driven kitchen environment.