Sous Chef | Calm Hours, Holidays Off, 401K + Benefits

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very few late nights and weekend hours

Time off for most holidays

Paid vacations

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and pet 보험

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, manage staff, and ensure safe, efficient kitchen operations. You will help create seasonal menus while maintaining high sanitation standards and a clean dining area.

The role demands teamwork, reliable communication, and adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of kitchen experience, familiarity with bulk prep, and a valid sanitation certification or plans to obtain one within 30 days.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service skills or related experience preferred.
• Have experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to prepare food safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate on seasonal menu concepts.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area.
• Wash utensils, equipment, and dishes.
• Assist in unloading, inspecting, and storage of ingredients.
• Enforce sanitation and safety standards per state and local regulations.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.
• Assist in planning and executing special events.

Skills

Teamwork

Sanitation procedures

Food handling

Communication skills

Pressure management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, manage staff, and ensure safe, efficient kitchen operations. You will help create seasonal menus while maintaining high sanitation standards and a clean dining area.

The role demands teamwork, reliable communication, and adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of kitchen experience, familiarity with bulk prep, and a valid sanitation certification or plans to obtain one within 30 days.