Lead Sous Chef - Scratch Kitchen, Private School Dining

Flik Independent School Dining

Hartford (CT)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining seeks a Sous Chef to support culinary operations for a high-volume school dining program serving ~340 students. You will assist daily production, menu development, catering execution, inventory management, and supervise hourly kitchen staff.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the role emphasizes scratch cooking, creativity, and high-quality presentation. Ideal candidates have an Associate degree and strong leadership, with a passion for nourishing students and school

Qualifications

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
2+ years of dynamic culinary or kitchen management in high-volume operations (K-12, institutional, or contract dining preferred).
Strong catering experience and ability to lead events.
Knowledge of scratch cooking, batch production, and food cost controls.

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and supervise back-of-house staff.
Support inventory management, ordering, and waste reduction.
Plan, develop, and implement menus aligned with standards and nutritional guidelines.
Lead or support catered events ensuring high-quality food, presentation, and service.
Implement new culinary programs in collaboration with the culinary team.
Ensure HACCP and allergy protocols are followed across operations.
mentor hourly culinary staff to develop skills and uphold standards.