Culinary Lead & Kitchen BOH Supervisor

American Food & Vending; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

Ongoing training and development

Bonus programs for eligible positions

Job summary

American Dining Creations, part of American Food & Vending, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Chef and Executive Chef in daily culinary services at Dudley, MA. You will work with the culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed, assist with food stations and catering events, and help manage BOH operations.

This role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, and adherence to local food safety regulations while contributing to a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality or a culinary degree from an accredited culinary association is preferred.
• Three years experience in a similar culinary leadership role that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining preferred.
• Prior experience with planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development.
• Possess strong time management skills, able to multitask and enjoy working in a time sensitive, fast paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of all local and state food safety regulations.
• Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, and bend for daily work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with all culinary points of service including food stations and catering events.
• Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.
• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food handling safety protocols are met.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized, maintain production records and equipment.
• May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours.
• Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Time management

Staff development

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory systems

Catering operations

Job description

American Dining Creations, part of American Food & Vending, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Chef and Executive Chef in daily culinary services at Dudley, MA. You will work with the culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed, assist with food stations and catering events, and help manage BOH operations.

This role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, and adherence to local food safety regulations while contributing to a fast-paced kitchen environment.