Sous Chef

Toledo Zoo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toledo Zoo is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join our catering team in Toledo, OH. This role supports the Executive Chef in daily operations, supervises kitchen staff, develops menus, and ensures high standards of food quality in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a Culinary Arts or Hospitality background with at least two years of relevant experience, supervisory skills, and a valid driver’s license. It is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime under FLSA.

Qualifications

• Formal education in Culinary Arts or Hospitality preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience in a similar role.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef in daily catering operations.
• Provide supervision, training and guidance to kitchen staff.
• Develop menus, monitor food production and quality.
• Run the kitchen when the Chef is not present.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary Arts or Hospitality program

Job description

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Sous Chef

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Sous Chef

The Toledo Zoo is currently seeking a full-time Sous Chef.The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking, organized individual interested in working in a high volume and fast-paced environment while supporting our mission to: Enjoy. Inspire. Educate. Act!

Under limited supervision, the Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in the daily activities of the catering department. They provide supervision, training and guidance to subordinate kitchen personnel. Perform duties related to catering services such as menu development, training staff, monitoring food production and food quality, and running the kitchen when Chef is not there.

This position reports to the Executive Chef, is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over forty (40) in a work week.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Formal education in a Culinary Arts or Hospitality program preferred with a minimum of two years of experience in a similar capacity. A combination of education and experience may be considered to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to fill the position.
• Supervisory experience is preferred for the position.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier.
• Must be at least 21+ years of age.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

Toledo Zoo full-time and part-time employees have exclusive access to PNC EarnedIt, powered by DailyPay. This voluntary benefit allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday, including pay for hours worked that same day. Learn more here.

The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Sous Chef - Job Description - August 2026.docx