Catering Sous Chef: Lead Prep & Service Excellence

Creative Dining Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

And much, much more!

Job summary

Creative Dining Services in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Catering Sous Chef to lead food preparation and staff supervision. You will plan production, read Function Sheets for menus and functions, and ensure prep sheets and duty rosters are maintained so meals are ready on time for service.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1–3 years cooking experience, supervisory experience, and ServSafe and First Aid training. Culinary arts degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Culinary Arts Degree preferred
• 1–3 years cooking experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• ServSafe Certification
• First Aid training

Responsibilities

• Time food production such that all food is ready at the time of service.
• Supervise and train staff.
• Read and understand Function Sheets for menus and time of functions.
• Produce and maintain prep sheets and duty rosters.
• Utilize batch cooking techniques to avoid over or under production. If work shift requires, properly open and/or close the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking experience

Staff supervision

ServSafe Certification

First Aid training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts Degree preferred

Job description

Creative Dining Services in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Catering Sous Chef to lead food preparation and staff supervision. You will plan production, read Function Sheets for menus and functions, and ensure prep sheets and duty rosters are maintained so meals are ready on time for service.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1–3 years cooking experience, supervisory experience, and ServSafe and First Aid training. Culinary arts degree is a plus.