SOUS CHEF

AECOM; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Sous Chef, overseeing culinary functions and ensuring customer satisfaction. You will manage menu creation, team training, and food preparation while adhering to health regulations. This full-time role offers competitive pay and various benefits for dedicated culinary professionals.

Benefits

Free ServSafe Certification

Training and development opportunities

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year in management.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking various food items.
• Help plan and create menus.
• Manage cost controls and expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Food Trends

Sanitation

Safety

Quality and Presentation

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Location: University of Pittsburgh

We are hiring immediately for a Sous Chef position.

Address: 3990 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, with some weekends and nights required. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Union experience preferred. Must have a strong background in scratch cooking and following recipes. Experience in large-scale operations with three meal periods is highly preferred. A cook test will be part of the hiring process.

Salary: $60,000.00

Perks: Free ServSafe Certification!

We make applying easy! Want to apply via text? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID 1425456.

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Application deadline: Applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled. If declined due to position being filled, reapplication is encouraged for future opportunities.

Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact. Apply today!

Job Summary:

As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. Responsibilities include planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation, adhering to client culture, health regulations, and company standards. You will motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house staff to ensure customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties:

• Assist in preparing and cooking various food items.
• Help plan and create menus.
• Implement new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Manage cost controls and expenditures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year in management.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, healthcare, or related food services.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, safety, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Leadership and training skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred.
• Computer skills, including MS Office and Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

The Benefits:

• Training and development opportunities
• Retirement plan
• Associate shopping program
• Health and wellness programs
• Discount marketplace
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, auto and home insurance

Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, commuter benefits, employee assistance, and FSAs. Eligibility for paid/unpaid time off varies by location and law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classes.

Qualified candidates must perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without accommodation. This job post is not exhaustive; responsibilities may change based on business needs. Applications are accepted continuously. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.