Lead Campus Sous Chef - Growth, Benefits & Meals

Rochester Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 27,069 - 31,753; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly meal benefits

Campus amenities access

Generous PTO

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology Dining is seeking a skilled food preparation professional to work on campus. You will wash, prep, and cook hot and cold foods, ensuring quality, safety, and proper storage while following dietary restrictions and allergen considerations.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, sanitation, and collaboration with culinary leadership to meet recipes and standards. On-campus hours provide a stable schedule with benefits through the university dining program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of culinary environments, techniques, and standards.
• Knowledge of allergens, food sensitivities, and dietetic restrictions.
• Skill in time management, organization, and multi-tasking.
• Ability to follow New York State, Monroe County, and university health codes as they relate to health, sanitation, and safety.
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Washes produce, cuts ingredients, and prepares hot and cold foods.
• Ensures all food is of satisfactory quality and quantity, and is prepared, served, and stored at proper temperatures and times.
• Performs a variety of assigned cooking duties which may include short orders such as hamburgers, chicken, eggs, and other grill items, as well as cold foods such as items for delicatessen/salad bar and compound salads.
• Assists in maintaining sanitation and health and safety standards, including the proper labeling, rotation, and storage of food items.
• Prepares menu items according to product specifications and recipes provided by culinary leadership.
• Cleans and/or sanitizes cooking utensils, grills, ovens, hoods, and other kitchen equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Allergen awareness

Time management

Organization

Customer service

Education

Degree/Certification in Culinary Arts

3 years of related experience

Job description

Rochester Institute of Technology Dining is seeking a skilled food preparation professional to work on campus. You will wash, prep, and cook hot and cold foods, ensuring quality, safety, and proper storage while following dietary restrictions and allergen considerations.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, sanitation, and collaboration with culinary leadership to meet recipes and standards. On-campus hours provide a stable schedule with benefits through the university dining program.