Seasonal Kitchen Lead & Sous Chef - Menu & Safety

Upper Crust Food Service; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in safe, efficient food preparation and staff management in a busy kitchen. You will help develop seasonal menu concepts and maintain high sanitation standards in both kitchen and dining areas.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of food service experience, a food safety certification, and strong communication skills to coordinate with management and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Understand food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in safe, efficient food preparation per specifications.
• Collaborate with the Chef to create seasonal menu concepts.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area and equipment.
• Wash utensils, equipment and dishes; assist with ingredient storage.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per regulations.
• Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.
• Maintain professional attitude with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Teamwork

Sanitation procedures

Food handling techniques

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Best practices

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Food safety handler certification

2+ years food service experience

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in safe, efficient food preparation and staff management in a busy kitchen. You will help develop seasonal menu concepts and maintain high sanitation standards in both kitchen and dining areas.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of food service experience, a food safety certification, and strong communication skills to coordinate with management and staff.