Sous Chef

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Uniforms

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Full-time Sous Chef in Alexandria, VA to lead daily kitchen activities alongside the Director, ensuring food quality and freshness for a school program serving students from age 3 through 12. The role requires leadership, a proven track record of running a kitchen, and flexibility to cover early hours, weekends for catering, and varying duties.

Competitive hourly pay and benefits including meals, uniforms, health, vision, and dental are offered, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or 4+ years culinary experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume school food service preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexibility to switch locations and duties.
• Commitment to sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and timeliness of food production, using batch-cooking methods.
• Assist the Director with all production aspects and recipe integration.
• Train kitchen staff to MG recipes and policies.
• Conduct staff trainings and in-services in assigned area.
• Use scratch preparation methods and maintain production logs.
• Transport, set up, garnish, maintain, and break down at stations.
• Adhere to HACCP and sanitation standards.
• Manage ordering and waste reduction to control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Sustainability awareness

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

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Sous Chef

Full-Time 9 Month hourly - 19 Pay Full-Time Alexandria, VA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Annually

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Sous Chef, responsible for working alongside the Director to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking at an independent school in Alexandria, Virginia, which educates students from ages 3 through grade 12. This position requires leadership acumen and a proven track record of running a kitchen.

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday, 6:00 am-2:30 pm and weekends as needed for catering and special events
• $25.00-$30.00 per hour (based on experience)

What the Sous Chef will do:

• Ensure quality and timeliness of food production, using batch-cooking methods to maintain the quality and freshness of the product
• Assist the Director with all aspects of production; work collaboratively alongside other production staff to incorporate key ingredients/products into recipe and menu offerings daily
• Train additional kitchen staff in accordance with MG recipes and kitchen policies
• Conduct training and in-services for staff in an assigned area
• Use traditional, made-from-scratch preparation methods and keep accurate production logs
• Participate in transporting, setting up, garnishing, maintaining, and breaking down food and supplies at assigned stations
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation standards, and all HACCP recordings
• Manage food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizing waste through driving sustainability programs to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Guides kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery
• Conducts daily pre-production and service meetings. Ensures food is served according to standards
• Additional duties may include: assisting the Director when necessary, purchasing/ordering necessary products, being responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested

What the Sous Chef will need:

• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferred
• Experience with high-volume food service operations, preferably in school environments
• Experience with purchasing/ordering preferred
• High levels of professionalism and strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and good organizational skills
• Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices.

What the Sous Chef will get:

• Competitive Pay, Meals, Uniforms, Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!

Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do. I nterested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page

Enjoy a people and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Northern Virginia market! MeriwetherGodsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.

MeriwetherGodsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.