Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Campus Kitchen

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Metro passes

Retirement plan

Longevity pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth & development

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations in a high-volume university dining facility on UT Main Campus. You will help lead food production, ensure culinary excellence, and uphold UHD standards for quality, safety, and sanitation.

Under the direction of leadership, you will supervise kitchen staff, support menu execution, and contribute to a positive, team-centered kitchen culture while maintaining production records and

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.
• Maintain accuracy and accountability in system inputs to support operational efficiency and cost control.
• Supervise cooks, food service workers, and other kitchen staff during assigned shifts.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Recipe following

Food safety training

Equipment operation

High-volume kitchen

Staff coaching

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations in a high-volume university dining facility on UT Main Campus. You will help lead food production, ensure culinary excellence, and uphold UHD standards for quality, safety, and sanitation.

Under the direction of leadership, you will supervise kitchen staff, support menu execution, and contribute to a positive, team-centered kitchen culture while maintaining production records and