Campus Sous Chef — Flexible Schedule, High-Volume Kitchen

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University is seeking a Sous Chef to support high-volume, fast-paced dining operations on the Medford campus. The role requires flexible scheduling, including weekends and evenings, and work across multiple Tufts Dining venues to deliver high-quality, diverse cuisine.

The position emphasizes recipe development, production planning, kitchen sanitation, and collaboration with culinary leadership to meet service deadlines and student needs.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years experience planning and preparing hot and cold foods for service and coordinating the work of a culinary crew.
• Expertise in various cuisines and cooking methods; ability to design and present buffets.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and coaching culinary staff.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and food safety practices; ability to enforce guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage shifts to ensure high quality food and service.
• Coordinate with management on menus, recipes and production timelines.
• Train and coach culinary staff; ensure portion control and presentation quality.
• Execute opening/closing duties and maintain cleanliness and safety protocols.
• Plan menus and write recipes to meet production demands and customer needs.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

English proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

FoodPro software

Job description

Tufts University is seeking a Sous Chef to support high-volume, fast-paced dining operations on the Medford campus. The role requires flexible scheduling, including weekends and evenings, and work across multiple Tufts Dining venues to deliver high-quality, diverse cuisine.

The position emphasizes recipe development, production planning, kitchen sanitation, and collaboration with culinary leadership to meet service deadlines and student needs.