Kitchen Lead & Events Sous Chef — College Dining & Growth

Saint-Joseph; Standish (ME); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition remission

Paid vacation

15 Paid holidays

Inclement weather pay

Jury duty pay

FSA/HSA accounts

RetirementPlan

Paid food safety training

Access to fitness center

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is seeking a Kitchen Lead & Events Sous Chef to oversee Pearson's Café operations and coordinate high-end meals for events at Stone Barn. You will manage kitchen staff, craft menus, and ensure exceptional quality throughout all service periods.

This role combines kitchen leadership with events catering, offering a sustainable work-life balance, tuition remission for employees and immediate family, and opportunities to grow within a college dining program that

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Five years kitchen operations experience or applicable culinary experience.
• Two years of management experience.
• Events and catering experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification required within 120 days of hire and must be maintained.
• CPR certification required within 120 days of hire and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations at Pearson's Cafe and ensure high-quality meal preparation.
• Serve as events Sous Chef at Stone Barn for weddings, meetings, and community events.
• Collaborate with campus partners to craft menus and execute high-standard meals.

Skills

Management experience

Catering experience

Events experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

CPR certification

Job description

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is seeking a Kitchen Lead & Events Sous Chef to oversee Pearson's Café operations and coordinate high-end meals for events at Stone Barn. You will manage kitchen staff, craft menus, and ensure exceptional quality throughout all service periods.

This role combines kitchen leadership with events catering, offering a sustainable work-life balance, tuition remission for employees and immediate family, and opportunities to grow within a college dining program that