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

AVI Foodsystems; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth机会

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Executive Sous Chef for Youngstown State University, Christman Dining Hall. The role requires leading the kitchen, planning menus with the executive chef, and ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced setting in Youngstown, OH.

The position includes managing food costs, training staff, and maintaining high standards of sanitation and customer satisfaction in a university dining environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree/certification preferred.
• 2–4 years in culinary management/supervisory roles preferred.
• Experience in high-volume catering is preferred.
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and portions to specifications and timelines.
• Collaborate with executive chef to plan core menu and specials.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff to meet standards.
• Control kitchen budget and labor costs to ensure profitability.
• Ensure sanitation and safe food temperatures and storage.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Customer feedback adaptation

Education

Culinary degree/certification

Tools

Grills & ovens

Job description

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

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 manner
• Properly measure kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Collaborate with the executive chef to plan the core menu and any daily specials based on customer feedback, food inventory, and staff capabilities
• Assist with food preparation and design, and ensure that all food meets taste and design standards
• Train and supervise kitchen staff and checks their work to ensure it meets standards
• Control the kitchen budget and manage food costs and labor expenses to ensure the kitchen is profitable
• Ensure kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, rules and sanitation requirements
• Use kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
• Manage the kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Assists in control of the kitchen budget and management of food costs and labor expenses
• Ensure proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keep the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Take charge of kitchen opening, closing and other duties as directed by the Executive Chef
• Pursue and complete directives with limited supervision

Requirements:

• Culinary degree/certification preferred
• 2 – 4 years of experience in a culinary management/ supervisory/ lead role position is preferred
• Experience in a 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
• Professional appearance
• Comfortable dealing with fast-paced environments
• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE