Sous Chef

Andronico's Markets; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef to keep kitchen operations consistent, organized, and ready for service. You will coordinate food preparation, ensure recipes are followed, and maintain quality across every item sent out.

You will also support planning and directing production to keep the kitchen rhythm steady from prep through service. The role emphasizes monitoring production, managing inventory flow, and maintaining clean, well‑organized work areas while upholding food safety

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of progressive experience in high‑volume food production, catering, or related settings.
• Supervisory or kitchen leadership experience in a food service environment.
• Food safety certification and must maintain a valid Food Handler’s Permit.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Bachelor’s degree in food preparation, nutrition, hospitality, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation to ensure recipes are followed and quality is consistent.
• Support planning and directing production to maintain kitchen rhythm from prep through service.
• Monitor production levels, manage inventory flow, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Check temperatures and help prepare orders while meeting food safety standards.
• Communicate production needs and quality standards to the team.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen coordination

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Food safety & sanitation

Inventory & product flow

Operational awareness

Communication skills

Adaptability

Physical capability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

A Day In The Life

As a Sous Chef, your day is centered around keeping kitchen operations consistent, organized, and ready for service. You focus on coordinating food preparation, ensuring recipes are followed, and maintaining quality across everything that goes out. When needed, you step in to support planning and directing production, helping keep the rhythm of the kitchen steady from prep through service.

As a Sous Chef, your day is centered around keeping kitchen operations consistent, organized, and ready for service. You focus on coordinating food preparation, ensuring recipes are followed, and maintaining quality across everything that goes out. When needed, you step in to support planning and directing production, helping keep the rhythm of the kitchen steady from prep through service.

A key ingredient of this role is keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. You monitor production levels, manage inventory flow, and maintain clean, well‑organized work areas while meeting food safety and handling standards. From checking temperatures to preparing orders and tracking supplies, the work stays active throughout the day, making it a strong fit for someone who values consistency, structure, and attention to detail.

What You Bring To The Table

• Food Preparation Expertise: Experience preparing food using standard recipes and production methods in a high‑volume setting
• Kitchen Coordination: Managing workflow, production timing, and order efficiency during service
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in portioning, temperature control, and presentation standards
• Organization & Time Management: Handling multiple tasks while maintaining structure in a fast‑paced kitchen
• Food Safety & Sanitation Knowledge: Knowledge of safe food handling, hygiene standards, and regulatory requirements
• Inventory & Product Flow: Maintaining proper stock levels, rotation practices, and minimizing waste
• Operational Awareness: Following kitchen procedures, production systems, and equipment guidelines
• Communication Skills: Clear exchange of information related to production needs, quality standards, and kitchen operations
• Adaptability: Maintaining consistency during changing priorities, service demands, and production levels
• Physical Capability: Comfort with standing for extended periods, handling equipment, and lifting up to 55 lbs.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• At least 4 years of progressive experience in high‑volume food production, catering, or a related environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Prior supervisory or kitchen leadership experience in a food service environment required
• Food Safety Certification required and must maintain a valid Food Handler’s Permit
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Bachelor’s degree in food preparation, nutrition, hospitality, or related field preferred

Why You Will Choose Us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.