Sous Chef

Elior; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

401k

Job summary

Elior-Independent-School-Dining is seeking a skilled sous chef for St. Johnsbury Academy. You will supervise and participate in preparing salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, and more, while teaching others your craft.

You will develop menus, ensure safety and sanitation, and oversee daily production and staff, with accountability for quality and cost management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of cost control and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus considering taste, nutrition, prep ease and budget.
• Maintain production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct daily preparation of standard and gourmet items.
• Evaluate raw food quality and finish product quality.
• Inspect units for food quality, appearance, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Plan culinary production for events and catered functions.
• Supervise prep and display for special functions.
• Manage inventory and supervise staff; interview/train.
• Control revenue and expenses to meet financial goals.
• Ensure highest level of customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Budget control

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in institutional management or related field

Job description

Job Reference Number:

42075

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Onsite

Segment:

Education

Brand:

Elior-Independent-School-Dining

Location:

St. Johnsbury Academy

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The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced sous chef to our team. You will have the opportunity to teach others about your craft as you supervise and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
• Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.
• Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.
• Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.
• Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff.
• Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

Must-haves:

• Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production.
• Must have 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required.
• A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.

Nice-to-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management, certification by a recognized culinary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.

Where you’ll be working:

St Johnsbury Academy

Compensation Range

Up to $50,000 a year depending on experience

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Elior Independent School Dining:

Elior Independent School Dining partners with schools to create thoughtful, student-focused dining experiences that go beyond the plate. We serve as an extension of your campus, tailoring our programs to reflect your school’s unique culture and mission. With a strong focus on well-being and community, we provide expert service, culinary creativity, and a personal touch that supports students’ growth and success.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer:

This job description can be revised by management as needed.