Sous Chef

Westtown School; West Goshen Township (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement contributions

Tuition remission

Job summary

Westtown School seeks an experienced, full-time Sous Chef to join our Dining Services Team. The role leads daily culinary execution, maintains high standards of nutrition and presentation, and ensures compliance with sanitation, safety, and regulatory requirements.

The position is based in West Chester, PA, with hours including day and evening shifts and weekend work. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with the student work program, and upholding efficient kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in institutional food service management preferred.
• Two additional years of Sous Chef experience could substitute for the degree.
• Minimum of two years of Sous Chef experience in an institutional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of quantity food production, serving techniques, and sanitation requirements.
• Must hold or enroll to complete Chester County Food Manager Certification.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License to drive school vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary execution for the Dining Services Program, ensuring policy alignment and compliance with regulations.
• Document purchasing, inventory, and food preparation to support efficient operations.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, food safety, and kitchen organization.
• Prepare meals efficiently and complete setup and closing duties per guidelines.
• Collaborate with student work program and kitchen staff to model best practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Record keeping

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Two years substitution allowed

Job description

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Sous Chef

Food Service Regular Full-Time WEST CHESTER, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1639

Salary Range: $19.00 To $19.50 Hourly

Sous Chef

Westtown School seeks an experienced full-time Sous Chef to join our Dining Services Team.

Westtown Dining Services is a fast-paced, whole-ingredient, cooking-from-scratch kitchen that prepares 1,200 meals daily, plus full-service catering and special-event support.

The Sous Chef leads daily culinary execution for the Dining Services Program, ensuring alignment with established policies and procedures and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. They document purchasing, inventory, food preparation, and equipment use to support efficient and cost-effective operations.

This Sous Chef upholds high standards of food quality, preparation, and presentation, emphasizing menu appeal, variety, and nutritional balance. The Sous Chef maintains rigorous standards of sanitation, food safety, and kitchen organization.

This is a full-time, year-round position. Typical hours are a combination of 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM and 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with weekend work required. Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and life insurance benefits; paid time off; paid holidays; 403(b) retirement contributions; and tuition remission.

Westtown School is an independent, Quaker pre-K to 12 college-preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. Situated on a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers state-of-the-art facilities where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

Delivers friendly, responsive customer service to all community members.

Collaborates with the student work program to model and teach best practices in kitchen operations.

Prepares meals efficiently and completes setup and closing duties per Kitchen Manager guidelines.

Maintains a clean, organized work environment and completes all assigned daily and weekly cleaning tasks.

Adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures at all times.

Communicates promptly with management regarding maintenance needs and safety concerns.

Demonstrates familiarity with school facilities and staff as needed to effectively perform assigned responsibilities.

Reports all accidents and incidents to the Kitchen Manager immediately.

Works efficiently and cooperatively as part of a team to support kitchen operations.

Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and personal growth.

Attends and actively participates in departmental meetings and required training sessions.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in institutional food service management (or a closely related field) is preferred

Two additional years of successful experience as a Sous Chef could be substituted for the degree

A minimum of two years of successful experience as a Sous Chef in an institutional food service or comparable setting

Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team leader

Ability to maintain records and complete reports

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Considerable knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food/safety/sanitation requirements and procedures

Must hold or enroll to complete the Chester County Food Manager Certification

Must have a valid Driver’s License in order to drive school vehicles

Physical Requirements

Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 25 lbs regularly. Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50lbs occasionally with assistance. Follow proper moving and lifting procedures

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, smell, and taste

Must be able to push and pull heavy loads

The atmosphere may be warm and humid. May be exposed to sudden temperature changes when entering walk-in freezers and coolers.