Cook – Sous Chef (Part time)

Italian Athletic CLub; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Italian Athletic Club Stockton is seeking a Cook – Sous Chef to support meal service operations, including authentic Italian dishes and event catering. The role reports to the Kitchen Manager and emphasizes teamwork, health compliance, and execution of banquets and daily service.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of cooking experience, formal culinary training, and SERV-SAFE certification, with flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proficient in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Flexibility for weekends and holidays with a commitment to professional development.
• Maintain spotless organization across all walk-ins, freezers, dry storage, and prep lines.

Responsibilities

• Provides inventory and stock levels updates to the Kitchen Manager.
• Assist with banquet and event food service, helping with coordination and quality.
• Prepare high-quality, authentic Italian dishes while inspecting and rotating food items for freshness.
• Follows proper food storage, and health regulations guidelines and laws.
• Build positive relationships with co-workers and customers while maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• May require personal vehicle use for work-related tasks.
• Ensure all dishes meet the club’s standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Food preparation

Flexibility weekends/holidays

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary training

SERV-SAFE Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Cook – Sous Chef, under general supervision, assists with meal service operations, including food preparation, and menu planning. The ideal candidate is passionate about both traditional and modern Italian cuisine, team player, ensures compliance with health and safety standards, and supports the Kitchen manger with execution of banquets, events, and daily food service.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides inventory and stock levels updates to the Kitchen Manager.
• Assist with banquet and event food service, helping with coordination and quality.
• Prepare high-quality, authentic Italian dishes while inspecting and rotating food items for freshness.
• Follows proper food storage, and health regulations guidelines and laws.
• Build positive relationships with co-workers and customers while maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• May require personal vehicle use for work-related tasks.
• Ensure all dishes meet the club’s standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Flexibility for weekends and holidays with a commitment to professional development.
• Maintain spotless organization across all walk-ins, freezers, dry storage, and prep lines.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience, high school diploma or GED required.
• Formal culinary training preferred; SERV-SAFE Certification required.
• At least 6 months of experience in Italian cuisine.

Organizational Structure

The Cook Sous Chef reports to the Kitchen Manager and Board of Trustees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Italian Athletic Club Stockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.