Pastry Sous Chef

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

NC State Dining seeks a Pastry Sous Chef to oversee baking production staff and work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef to uphold top culinary standards on campus.

You will train staff, ensure food safety, coordinate events, manage inventory, and support cost goals while delivering excellent customer service in a dynamic university setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in food preparation or service activities in a commercial kitchen.
• Preferred: supervisory experience leading and educating staff.
• Experience in a high-volume bakery environment.
• Familiarity with computer food production programs such as Cbord or Netmenu.

Responsibilities

• Train staff on NC State Dining guidelines, procedures, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate and participate in special events for The Chancellor while supporting food and labor cost goals.
• Manage inventory, storage organization, food safety walkthroughs, and time/temperature controls across bakery service areas.
• Ensure proper staffing for opening/closing, assist with shift transitions, and verify completion of temp logs and production forms.
• Communicate operational culinary issues with the Executive Pastry Chef and coordinate services with campus partners for successful events

Skills

Supervisory experience

High-volume kitchen experience

Bakery operations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cbord

Netmenu

Job description

Posting Details
Job Posting Information
Posting Number PG195173SP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Pastry Sous Chef
Anticipated Hiring Range $48,000 - $51,984
Work Schedule 40 hours per week, work hours may vary based on business needs; work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work some overtime.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Dining Dining Halls

About The Department

Campus Enterprises is NC State University’s division of retail and hospitality organizations — NC State Dining, NC State Stores, Lonnie Poole Golf Course, NC State Student Centers (Witherspoon and Talley), and the One Card Office. Each department is dedicated to providing service excellence, value and enrichment of the student experience in support of academic success.

NC State Dining provides campus wide food services to students, staff, and faculty on the North Carolina State University Campus. NC State Dining operates 10 cafes, 3 food courts and 6 dining halls, 4 markets, 1 restaurant, vending, a nutritional counseling service, and a catering department. The department employs approximately 1000 temporary and student employees and approximately 190 permanent EHRA and SHRA employees.

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

• Medical , Dental , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

NC State Dining is seeking a passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join our team! The Pastry Sous Chef position will provide day-to-day oversight of the baking production staff for NC State Dining. This position works closely with the Executive Pastry Chef to provide a high-quality baking department. This position will be responsible for maintaining the highest culinary standards and works directly with the bakery staff to provide training, supervision, quality control, and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operational Compliance — Train staff on NC State Dining guidelines, procedures, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Event & Cost Management — Coordinate and participate in special events for The Chancellor while supporting food and labor cost goals.
• Inventory & Safety Oversight — Manage inventory, storage organization, food safety walkthroughs, and time/temperature controls across bakery service areas.
• Staffing & Daily Operations — Ensure proper staffing for opening/closing, assist with shift transitions, and verify completion of temp logs and production forms.
• Cross‑Department Communication — Communicate operational culinary issues with the Executive Pastry Chef and coordinate services with campus partners for successful events

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a collaborative team, and thrive in a dynamic environment where professionalism, adaptability, and customer service matter, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the heart of campus life

Other Responsibilities

• Model the Division’s mission and values, introduce the Division’s mission and values to the employees, and foster a positive, cohesive workplace and congeniality among co-workers.
• Understand the goals and culture of the organization, and understand how employees’ work activities, teamwork, and customer service impact clients. Work with your supervisor and colleagues to understand these goals and the culture.
• Adhere to all University policies, procedures, and regulations, and Division standard operating practices and protocols.
• Due to operational needs of the NC State Dining department, an employee may be assigned to work in any NC State Dining department including, but not limited to, football games, and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure NC State Dining business needs are met.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education

High School diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in food preparation or service activities in a commercial kitchen; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Directly related work experience in a professional bakery.
• Supervisory experience, including the ability to lead and educate staff on an ongoing basis.
• Previous work in a high volume environment.
• Previous experience with a computer food production program such as Cbord or Netmenu.

Required License Or Certification

• ServSafe Certiification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Position Details

Position Number 00103619

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Title Food Services Supervisor

Position Classification Band Level Journey

Position Classification Salary Range $ 38,760 - $ 75,231

Salary Grade Equivalency NC08

Alternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies

Time Limited Position No

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)

Department Id 471511 - Dining Dining Halls

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