Campus Sous Chef: Lead Prep, Seasonal Menus & Safety

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations. You will help prepare food safely, support staff, and maintain sanitation across kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities include collaborating on seasonal menus, ensuring high-quality service, and communicating with management. Candidates should have 2+ years in food service and a valid food safety certification; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in food service required.
• Bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen experience.
• Must pass a background check.
• Hold a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification or obtain within 30 days of employment.
• High school or vocational kitchen coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Head Chef to ensure safe, efficient food prep per specifications.
• Collaborate on seasonal, relevant menu concepts.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area.
• Wash utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Assist with unloading, inspecting, and storing raw ingredients.

Skills

Team player

Sanitation procedures

Food handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Industry best practices

Education

2+ years food service experience

Bulk food prep experience

Background check

Food safety handler certification

Kitchen basics coursework (HS/ Vocational)

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations. You will help prepare food safely, support staff, and maintain sanitation across kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities include collaborating on seasonal menus, ensuring high-quality service, and communicating with management. Candidates should have 2+ years in food service and a valid food safety certification; background checks are required.