Sous Chef

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals

Uniforms

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. in Chatham, VA is seeking a full-time Sous Chef for a 9-month assignment at a college preparatory school. The role requires strong leadership to manage food production, train kitchen staff, and ensure quality and safety across stations.

You will work days, evenings, and weekends at a high-volume operation, with a pay rate of $20 per hour. Benefits include meals, uniforms, and health-related benefits.

Qualifications

• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferred.
• Experience with high-volume catering and food service operations, preferably in school environments required.
• Experience with purchasing/ordering preferred.
• High levels of professionalism and strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 recipes and menu offerings daily.
• Train additional kitchen staff on 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 and sanitation standards, and all HACCP recordings.
• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizing waste by driving sustainability programs to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns.
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards.
• Guide kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery.
• Conducts daily pre-production and service meetings. Ensures serving food according to standards.
• Additional duties may include assisting the Director when necessary, purchasing/ordering necessary products, responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

Formal Culinary Training

Job description

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Sous Chef

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

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3492

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Sous Chef at a college preparatory school located in Chatham, VA.

• Must be available to work as follows: Days, Evenings, & Weekends
• Pay rate: $20 per hour
• Full-time/9-monthposition
  

What you 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 recipes and menu offerings daily
• Train additional kitchen staff on 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 and sanitation standards, and all HACCP recordings
• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizing waste by driving sustainability programs to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Guide kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery
• Conducts daily pre-production and service meetings. Ensures serving food according to standards
• Additional duties may include assisting the Director when necessary, purchasing/ordering necessary products, responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested

What you need:

• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferred
• Experience with high-volume catering and food service operations, preferably in school environments required
• 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 you will get:

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

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 Southwest Virginia market!

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