Sous Chef

Tillie's Restaurant, 308 36th Street, McKeesport, PA, USA; Eden Park (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee shift meals

Free shirt and chef coat

One week of vacation after one year of

Free parking lot space

Cost of living raises every 6 months

Competitive pay

Job summary

Tillie's Restaurant in McKeesport, PA, is seeking a Second Sous Chef to join our family-owned Italian kitchen. You'll work with our Chef and Sous Chef, supervise the kitchen, and sharpen skills across all stations, including pasta from scratch.

We value quality and a warm team environment. The role offers growth opportunities, leadership responsibilities, and hands-on cooking, with perks like meals, uniforms, vacation after one year, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 1 year of culinary experience or more in Italian cuisine.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and oversee kitchen operations.
• Commitment to cleanliness and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Learn and master all cooking and preparation stations, including pasta from scratch.
• Oversee weekly inventory and accurate weekly orders.
• Check in and properly store vendor deliveries.
• Ensure sanitation procedures are followed in the kitchen.
• Assist in maintaining menu preparation consistency and suggest improvements.
• Train less experienced cooks under supervision.
• Expedite server orders at the pickup station.
• Collaborate with Chef and Sous Chef to uphold our Italian cuisine reputation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Staff training

Pasta making

Team collaboration

Sanitation

Menu consistency

Vendor deliveries

Job description

Join Our Team as a Second Sous Chef!

Are you passionate about Italian cuisine and ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Join our family-owned restaurant, where we've been serving exceptional Italian food for over 64 years. Highly rated on Facebook and other review sites, we take pride in our rich tradition, commitment to quality, and warm, welcoming environment. If you're looking for a role that combines hands-on cooking, leadership, and growth opportunities, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do as a Second Sous Chef

As our Second Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in ensuring our kitchen runs smoothly and our dishes maintain the high standards our customers love. Working closely with our Chef and Sous Chef, you'll take on a supervisory role while honing your skills in every aspect of food preparation. Here's what your responsibilities will include:

• Learn and master all cooking and preparation stations, including making pasta from scratch.
• Oversee weekly inventory of food and kitchen supplies to ensure accurate weekly orders.
• Check in and properly store vendor deliveries to maintain freshness and organization.
• Ensure sanitation procedures are followed to keep the kitchen safe and clean.
• Assist in maintaining menu preparation consistency and suggest improvements to food preparation.
• Train less experienced cooks based on your expertise and skills.
• Expedite server orders at the pickup station, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
• Collaborate with the Chef and Sous Chef to uphold our reputation for outstanding Italian cuisine.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a candidate with at least 1 year of culinary experience who is eager to grow and contribute to our team. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A passion for Italian food and a willingness to learn traditional cooking techniques.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and oversee kitchen operations.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Leadership abilities to train and guide less experienced team members.
• A collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively with the Chef and Sous Chef.

Perks and Benefits

We value our team members and believe in rewarding their hard work. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Free employee shift meals to keep you fueled during your day.
• Free shirt and chef coat to keep you looking professional in the kitchen.
• One week of vacation after one year of employment to recharge and relax.
• Free parking lot space for added convenience.
• Cost of living raises approximately every 6 months, based on your total hours worked.
• Competitive pay based on your experience.

Why Join Us?

At our restaurant, you're not just another employee-you're part of the family. We've built a legacy of excellence over six decades, and we're proud to share our love of Italian cuisine with both our customers and our team. Whether you're perfecting your pasta-making skills or leading the kitchen with your expertise, you'll find opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real impact.