No-Nights Sous Chef | From-Scratch Kitchen Lead

Parkhurst Dining; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during every shift

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Paid training

Job summary

Parkhurst Dining is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join Eat'n Park Hospitality Group’s culinary team in a values-driven environment. This full-time role focuses on from-scratch cooking, high quality food presentation, and teamwork, with no late-night restaurant schedule.

You will collaborate with an experienced culinary team, contribute to menu development, and help mentor staff while upholding safety and quality standards across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of culinary experience.
• Ability to organize workloads and meet time deadlines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft software programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all culinary staff to ensure standards and quality are followed.
• Assist in purchasing all food, paper, cleaning, bakery, and safety items within budgeted levels.
• Assist with Executive Chef in menu development, production sheets, and new recipe standards.
• Assist Executive Chef in regular inspections of the unit for sanitation, temperatures, and checklists.
• Verify recipe standards and consistency to ensure quality dishes each time.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parkhurst Dining is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join Eat'n Park Hospitality Group’s culinary team in a values-driven environment. This full-time role focuses on from-scratch cooking, high quality food presentation, and teamwork, with no late-night restaurant schedule.

You will collaborate with an experienced culinary team, contribute to menu development, and help mentor staff while upholding safety and quality standards across the kitchen.