Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Kitchen Quality & Operations

Greek House Chefs Inc; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Greek House Chefs Inc. seeks an Assistant Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu execution. You will ensure quality, freshness, and consistency across dishes while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards.

You will lead the kitchen team during the chef's absence, oversee stock and organization, and help train junior staff. Availability for events and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant kitchen experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures in English.
• Must acquire Serv Safe certification within first available class.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen activities.
• Lead kitchen team in chef's absence and supervise staff.
• Oversee stock, FIFO, and ensure proper dating and storage of foods.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Serv Safe Certification (within first available class)

Tools

Commercial blenders

Commercial broilers

Convection ovens

Chefs' knives / Boning knives

Mandolin slicer

Deep fryers

Job description

Greek House Chefs Inc. seeks an Assistant Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu execution. You will ensure quality, freshness, and consistency across dishes while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards.

You will lead the kitchen team during the chef's absence, oversee stock and organization, and help train junior staff. Availability for events and strong teamwork are essential.