Lead Sous Chef — Craft From-Scratch Dishes, Build a Team

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Health, dental, vision insurance

Competitive 401K

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in food preparation and kitchen management. This role involves maintaining a clean environment and ensuring best practices in safety and sanitation while delivering excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for creating from-scratch food and enjoy a collaborative kitchen atmosphere. Benefits include paid vacations, health insurance, and a competitive 401K.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service skills or related experience preferred.
• Experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Valid food safety handler and sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef, ensuring food preparation is safe and efficient.
• Collaborate with Chef to create seasonal menu concepts.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room.
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment, and dishes.
• Help with unloading, inspecting, and storage of raw ingredients.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards.
• Assist in planning and executing special events.

Skills

Teamwork

Sanitation procedures

Food handling techniques

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in food preparation and kitchen management. This role involves maintaining a clean environment and ensuring best practices in safety and sanitation while delivering excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for creating from-scratch food and enjoy a collaborative kitchen atmosphere. Benefits include paid vacations, health insurance, and a competitive 401K.