Campus Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Dining Team

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, UT Main Campus, is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations in a high-volume residential dining facility. Under the direction of the General Manager or Chef Manager, you will help lead food production, ensure quality, safety, and UHD standards, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture.

You will supervise cooks and dining staff, coordinate shift operations, assist with menu execution, and support recruitment and training in collaboration with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years cooking experience in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• One year of kitchen supervisory experience in food service or a similar capacity.
• Experience following recipes.
• Experience with operating standard cooking equipment.
• Experience completing Food Safety Training as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure consistent food quality and production.
• Serve as shift lead, coordinating food preparation and production schedules.
• Ensure all staff follow UHD food safety and sanitation policies.
• Monitor kitchen organization, equipment usage, and cleanliness for safety.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of dining staff with UHD HR.
• Assist in menu execution and seasonal event planning and recipe feedback.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Supervisory

Recipe following

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin, UT Main Campus, is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations in a high-volume residential dining facility. Under the direction of the General Manager or Chef Manager, you will help lead food production, ensure quality, safety, and UHD standards, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture.

You will supervise cooks and dining staff, coordinate shift operations, assist with menu execution, and support recruitment and training in collaboration with