Executive Sous Chef (Youngstown State University – Christman Dining Hall)

AVI Foodsystems; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Executive Sous Chef for Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH. Lead culinary operations, plan menus, supervise staff, and manage budgets to ensure profitability and quality.

The role emphasizes food safety, high-volume service, and collaboration with the executive chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• 2-4 years of culinary management supervisory/lead role experience preferred.
• Experience in high volume catering environment preferred.
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies.
• Ability to build relationships by actively listening and responding.
• Adaptable to changing business conditions.
• Passionate about safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals meeting specifications in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with executive chef to plan core menu & daily specials.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff to meet standards & budgets.
• Control kitchen budget, food costs, and labor to ensure profitability.
• Ensure sanitation, proper food temperatures, and inventory control.
• Take charge of kitchen opening/closing and related duties.

Skills

Relationship building

Adaptability

Safety & sanitation

Professional appearance

Fast-paced environments

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Executive Sous Chef at Youngstown State University This position is located in Youngstown OH Founded in 1960 AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and food to meet specifications in a timely mannerProperly measure kitchen ingredients and food portionsCollaborate with the executive chef to plan the core menu and any daily specials based on customer feedback food inventory and staff capabilitiesAssist with food preparation and design and ensure that all food meets taste and design standardsTrain and supervise kitchen staff and checks their work to ensure it meets standardsControl the kitchen budget and manage food costs and labor expenses to ensure the kitchen is profitableEnsure kitchen staff adhere to set standards procedures rules and sanitation requirementsUse kitchen knives and equipment such as grills ovens steamers and warmers in food preparationManage the kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and of high qualityAssists in control of the kitchen budget and management of food costs and labor expensesEnsure proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterwardKeep the workstation and kitchen equipment clean organized and sanitizedTake charge of kitchen opening closing and other duties as directed by the Executive ChefPursue and complete directives with limited supervision

Requirements

• Culinary degreecertification preferred2 4 years of experience in a culinary management supervisory lead role position is preferredExperience in a high volume catering environment preferredExperience ordering and monitoring suppliesAbility to build relationships by actively listening and respondingAdaptable to changing business conditionsPassionate about safety and sanitationProfessional appearanceComfortable dealing with fast paced environments

Benefits

• A family culture and atmosphereCompetitive compensationHealth dental vision and life insurance for full time team members401k with generous company matchPaid vacations and holidaysImmense training and growth opportunities

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