Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Campus Dining

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Transit benefits

Retirement contributions

Longevity pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

UT Austin's University Housing and Dining is seeking a Sous Chef for UT Main Campus in Austin, TX. The role leads food production in a high-volume residential dining operation and ensures culinary excellence and safety standards.

You will supervise kitchen staff, coordinate with management, follow recipes, manage production schedules, and help train team members while delivering quality meals to students and guests. The position is full-time with a 40-hour work week and benefits.

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 Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure consistent food quality, timely production, and adherence to established recipes and portion guidelines.
• Serve as the shift lead in the kitchen, coordinating food preparation, managing production schedules, and adjusting in real time to meet service needs.
• Ensure that all culinary staff follow local, state, and UHD food safety and sanitation policies.
• Monitor kitchen organization, equipment usage, and cleanliness to support a safe, functional work environment.
• Utilize the departmental food production system (FoodPro) for forecasting, ordering, production planning, inventory management, and food cost evaluation, as directed.
• Supervise cooks, food service workers, and other kitchen staff during assigned shifts.
• Offer real-time coaching and guidance to ensure consistency in technique, efficiency, and presentation.
• Participate and support recruitment efforts for dining staff in collaboration with UHD HR.
• Assist in onboarding and training new team members, reinforcing proper food handling procedures and kitchen safety.
• Help monitor daily performance and support staff accountability while fostering a respectful and productive kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking

Kitchen supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UT Austin's University Housing and Dining is seeking a Sous Chef for UT Main Campus in Austin, TX. The role leads food production in a high-volume residential dining operation and ensures culinary excellence and safety standards.

You will supervise kitchen staff, coordinate with management, follow recipes, manage production schedules, and help train team members while delivering quality meals to students and guests. The position is full-time with a 40-hour work week and benefits.