Sous Chef

US Foods; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their kitchen team. This role involves supporting daily kitchen operations, managing inventory, and ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met. With a focus on culinary excellence, you will assist in food preparation and customer events, making a significant impact on service quality. The company promotes a culture of growth and development, offering excellent training programs and a supportive environment. If you're passionate about food and eager to build a rewarding career in the foodservice industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Food Service Sanitation Certified; ServSafe certification required.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day operation of the market kitchen facility.
• Executes cleaning schedule and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Assists in food preparation and customer kitchen visits.

Skills

Food Service Sanitation Certification

Inventory Management

Food Preparation

Organizational Skills

Basic Computing Skills

Education

ServSafe Certification

Culinary Classes/School

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

Supports the day-to-day operation of the market kitchen facility. Includes support and management of product procurement, inventory, food preparation and facility/smallware cleaning. Executes regular cleaning schedule and ensures regular cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Assists in the execution of prospect and customer kitchen visits. Works as needed to support sales meetings, seller training and customer events.

BECOME A US FOODS DRIVER!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

We help YOU make it!

Start at $25.00/hr.

Benefits Start Day One!

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Typically, 8am - 5pm. Must be flexible. Hours can vary based on business needs. Occasional Sunday for events when needed.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supports the day-to-day operation of the market kitchen facility:
2. Assists in managing kitchen facility inventory, including ordering, receipt, and proper storage of perishable and non-perishable food products.
3. Executes a regular cleaning schedule at the direction of the Food Fanatic Chef, including regular cleaning of large cooking and refrigeration equipment. Helps to maintain a high cleanliness and sanitation standard in the facility.
4. Ensures regular maintenance and upkeep of kitchen equipment, including hood ventilation systems, refrigeration units and cooking equipment at the direction of the Food Fanatic Chef.
5. Assists Food Fanatic Chef in food prep, recipe execution, plating, and presentations.
6. Assists in the planning, preparation, execution and break down of prospect and customer kitchen visits.
7. Assists in the planning, preparation, execution and break down of seller training events, sales meetings, and customer events.
8. Assists with shopping if additional ingredients are needed that are not at the facility needed for customer and company events.
9. Work hours will vary from 20 to 40 depending on business volume.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training: Food Service Sanitation Certified; ServSafe certification required. Sanitation certifications to satisfy local and state health department requirements. Knowledge of commercial kitchen operations, including inventory management and food preparation preferred. Prior experience working in large, fast-paced food operations of at least 3 to 6 months desired (either experience or culinary classes/school desired). Basic computing skills preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to comprehend and carry out verbal or written instructions. Must possess strong organizational and record keeping skills. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. Reliability, professional, good work ethic.

Related Experience: The candidate must be able to assert their culinary expertise on a day-to-day basis.

SUPERVISION

None

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: all levels of US Foods personnel as well as US Foods customers & potential customers & manufacturers & vendors

External: external parties including suppliers, vendors and customer facing events

Physical Requirements: There will be periods of heavy lifting involved & spending long periods of time on your feet in the kitchen.

Similar Titles: Cook, Kitchen Worker, Kitchen Assistant

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $14 and $24.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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About Us

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is