Lead Sous Chef - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

AVI Foodsystems; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic and optimistic Sous Chef to lead our 1st shift kitchen. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure high-standard meals, timely service, and a positive team environment.

This role emphasizes hands-on cooking, staff supervision, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in a culinary lead role, a culinary degree preferred, experience in high-volume catering, and strong client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a culinary lead role.
• Experience in a high volume catering environment preferred.
• Ability to build relationships by actively listening to client needs.
• Adaptable to changing business conditions.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and food to meet specifications in a timely manner.
• Properly measure kitchen ingredients and food portions.
• Ensure kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, rules and sanitation requirements.
• Use kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation.
• Manage the kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and of high quality.
• Ensure proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward.
• Keep the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized.
• Take charge of kitchen opening, closing and other duties as directed by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety awareness

Client listening

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic and optimistic Sous Chef to lead our 1st shift kitchen. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure high-standard meals, timely service, and a positive team environment.

This role emphasizes hands-on cooking, staff supervision, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in a culinary lead role, a culinary degree preferred, experience in high-volume catering, and strong client-relations skills.