Full-Time Lead Junior Sous Chef – High-Volume Event Kitchen

SSA Group at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA Group is hiring a Jr. Sous Chef at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, SC. This full time role leads food production for guests and events while maintaining safety and schedule.

You will supervise kitchen staff, train and support the culinary team, ensure food safety, assist with menu pricing and ordering for events, and keep areas clean and compliant. This is onsite in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen leadership experience and ability to lead a culinary team.
• Clear communicator with teams, client contacts and leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Sharp eye for numbers, menus and planning.
• Stamina to stand long shifts and work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and help prepare high quality food for events and daily food service.
• Train, coach and support your culinary team.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation and proper cooking and holding temperatures.
• Assist with menu pricing, food estimates and ordering for events.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas clean and up to code.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Cross-department collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Menu planning

Scheduling

Office skills

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

SSA Group is hiring a Jr. Sous Chef at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, SC. This full time role leads food production for guests and events while maintaining safety and schedule.

You will supervise kitchen staff, train and support the culinary team, ensure food safety, assist with menu pricing and ordering for events, and keep areas clean and compliant. This is onsite in a fast-paced kitchen.