Menu-Driven Sous Chef – Lead Prep & Team in Busy Kitchens

Upper Crust Food Service; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to work closely with the Head Chef, shaping menus and guiding the kitchen team to maintain quality and safety. This role involves hands-on prep, collaboration on seasonal concepts, and contributing to a fast-paced dining program across campus and community settings.

The ideal candidate will bring 2+ years in food service, a food safety certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days, and strong communication skills to coordinate with

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience, preferably with bulk prep and production in a commercial kitchen.
• Food safety handler certification or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head Chef to ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to spec.
• Collaborate on seasonal, evolving menu concepts.
• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary.
• Wash utensils, equipment, and dishes as needed.
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per state and local regulations.
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

Skills

Communication skills

Team adaptability

Background check

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to work closely with the Head Chef, shaping menus and guiding the kitchen team to maintain quality and safety. This role involves hands-on prep, collaboration on seasonal concepts, and contributing to a fast-paced dining program across campus and community settings.

The ideal candidate will bring 2+ years in food service, a food safety certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days, and strong communication skills to coordinate with