Collegiate Kitchen Sous Chef — Lead & Innovate

Elior; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining at Waynesburg University in Waynesburg, PA, is seeking a skilled sous chef to supervise and participate in the preparation of a wide range of foods, from salads to desserts.

You will mentor kitchen staff, develop menus within budget, maintain safety and sanitation standards, and ensure high-quality service for campus dining. This role requires 3–5 years of culinary management experience and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production.
• 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of controlling costs and managing annual budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and budgetary constraints; participate in menu planning and purchasing specifications.
• Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.
• Inspect units to observe quality of food preparation, service, appearance and cleanliness.
• Implement culinary production for special events and catered functions.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.
• Maintain inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment; interview, train and evaluate staff.
• Control revenue and expenses to meet financial goals and ensure customer service.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Communication

Menu development

Education

Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management

Job description

Elior Collegiate Dining at Waynesburg University in Waynesburg, PA, is seeking a skilled sous chef to supervise and participate in the preparation of a wide range of foods, from salads to desserts.

You will mentor kitchen staff, develop menus within budget, maintain safety and sanitation standards, and ensure high-quality service for campus dining. This role requires 3–5 years of culinary management experience and strong leadership.