Lead Sous Chef - High-Volume Campus Dining

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Transit benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations in a high-volume university dining facility. You will lead food production, ensure quality and safety, and uphold UHD standards under senior culinary leadership.

You will supervise kitchen staff, assist in menu execution, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture while coordinating with UHD HR on recruitment and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two years of cooking experience in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• One year of kitchen supervisory experience in food service or a similar capacity.
• Experience following recipes.
• Experience with operating standard cooking equipment.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food SecurityTraining required by University Housing and Dining.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure consistent food quality, timely production, and adherence to recipes and portion guidelines.
• Supervise cooks, food service workers, and other kitchen staff; provide coaching and training; participate in recruitment and staff development with UHD HR.
• Support execution of planned menus; ensure fresh, well-prepared, attractively presented dishes; collaborate on seasonal or event menus.

Skills

Cooking experience

Kitchen supervision

Follow recipes

Operate cooking equipment

Food safety training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FoodPro

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations in a high-volume university dining facility. You will lead food production, ensure quality and safety, and uphold UHD standards under senior culinary leadership.

You will supervise kitchen staff, assist in menu execution, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture while coordinating with UHD HR on recruitment and training initiatives.