Lead Sous Chef — Menu & Quality Leader

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campus Dining & Hospitality team at the University of Colorado, Boulder is seeking applications for a Sous Chef. This role provides leadership in the assigned dining location and supports overall dining services, including input on menus, testing recipes for ingredient accuracy, yield and quality, and ensuring allergen labeling and food safety.

CU Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Four years of food service experience; education may substitute for experience.
• Must obtain food safety certification within 6 months of hire.
• Two years experience in fast paced high-volume university or institutional food service is desirable.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a team-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Setup and breakdown areas per SOPs.
• Maintain equipment via inspection and work orders as needed.
• Prepare and serve menus per standardized recipes.
• Ensure food safety and allergen labeling procedures are followed.
• Direct workflow of assigned staff and production.
• Make service decisions based on product outages and menu changes.
• Assist with ordering and receiving of products.
• Help staff with training and ensure sanitation standards.

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

The Campus Dining & Hospitality team at the University of Colorado, Boulder is seeking applications for a Sous Chef. This role provides leadership in the assigned dining location and supports overall dining services, including input on menus, testing recipes for ingredient accuracy, yield and quality, and ensuring allergen labeling and food safety.

CU Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.