Sous Chef

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meals

Uniforms

Training & mentorship

Health benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. in Newtown, PA is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee high-volume production at a boarding/day school for grades 9-12. You will help prepare meals, train staff, and ensure quality and safety in daily operations.

The role requires formal culinary training or 4+ years at a Chef/Sous Chef level, with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Flexibility across locations and duties is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Formal Culinary Training or 4+ years at Chef/Sous Chef level.
• High-volume foodservice experience, prefer contract dining or hotel service.
• Purchasing/ordering experience preferred.
• Professionalism and strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and good organizational skills.
• Flexibility to switch locations and duties.
• Grows knowledge of sustainable practices.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and timeliness of food production with batch cooking.
• Assist Chef and collaborate with production staff daily.
• Train kitchen staff on MG recipes and policies.
• Conduct training and in-services for staff.
• Use made-from-scratch methods and keep production logs.
• Transport, set up, garnish, and maintain at stations.
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation and HACCP records.
• Supervise food prep and presentation to standards.
• Guide staff in safe operating procedures of equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Sustainability practices

Flexibility

Education

Culinary training or 4+ years Chef/Sous Chef experience

Job description

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Sous Chef

Full-Time 9 Month hourly - 19 Pay Full-Time Newtown, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3370

Salary Range: $28.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Sous Chef responsible for helping to prepare fabulous meals at a boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 in Newtown, PA.

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 Chef 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 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
• Manages 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
• 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: Fill in for Chef when necessary, purchasing/ordering necessary products, responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested

What the Sous Chef will need:

• Must be able to pass an FBI background check
  
• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience at a Chef or Sous Chef level required
• Experience with high-volume foodservice operations, preferably contract dining or hotel service, 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.
• Reliable Transportation

What the Sous Chef will get:

• Competitive Pay, Meals, Uniforms, Training & Mentorship, 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 and supported by people who are passionate about serving others.

Enjoy a small, community-focused environment where you may grow your leadership and hospitality skills, and your career opportunities with an employee-owned, value-based company. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Pennsylvania market!

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