Lead Sous Chef — College Prep School Kitchen & Training

Meriwether Godsey; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Meals

Uniforms

Paid Time Off

Health

Vision

Dental

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Full-time Sous Chef for a college preparatory school in Chatham, Virginia. The role supports daily production, ensures quality and timely service, and collaborates with a dedicated kitchen team.

Responsibilities include batch-cooking, staff training, HACCP compliance, purchasing, and maintaining records while upholding campus standards. The position requires flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferred
• Experience with high-volume catering and food service operations, preferably in school environments required
• Experience with purchasing/ordering preferred
• High levels of professionalism and strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and good organizational skillsFlexibility: ability to switch between locations and job duties
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices
• ServSafe Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and timeliness of food production, using batch-cooking methods to maintain the quality and freshness of the product
• Assist the Director with all aspects of production; work collaboratively alongside other production staff to incorporate key ingredients/products into recipes and menu offerings daily
• Train additional kitchen staff on MG recipes and kitchen policies
• Conduct training and in-services for staff in an assigned area
• Use traditional, made-from-scratch preparation methods and keep accurate production logs
• Participate in transporting, setting up, garnishing, maintaining, and breaking down food and supplies at assigned stations
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, and all HACCP recordings
• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizing waste by driving sustainability programs to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Guide kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery
• Conducts daily pre-production and service meetings. Ensures serving food according to standards
• Additional duties may include assisting the Director when necessary, purchasing/ordering necessary products, responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume catering

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Sustainability practices

Education

Formal Culinary Training

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Full-time Sous Chef for a college preparatory school in Chatham, Virginia. The role supports daily production, ensures quality and timely service, and collaborates with a dedicated kitchen team.

Responsibilities include batch-cooking, staff training, HACCP compliance, purchasing, and maintaining records while upholding campus standards. The position requires flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends, with competitive pay and benefits.