Sous Chef - Craft Seasonal From-Scratch Dishes | Benefits

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Paid vacations

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Sous Chef who will support the Head Chef in food preparation, staff management, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. You will help create seasonal menu concepts, maintain sanitation, and ensure high-quality service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities to assist in special events and collaborate with management to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience preferred.
• Valid food safety handler and sanitation certification or obtain within 30 days.
• High school or vocational kitchen basics preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to ensure that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to specifications or requests.
• Collaborate with the Chef to create seasonal, relevant and evolving menu concepts.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room.
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Assist in planning and executing special events.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Sanitation procedures

Food handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Industry best practices

Education

High school or vocational training in kitchen basics

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Sous Chef who will support the Head Chef in food preparation, staff management, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. You will help create seasonal menu concepts, maintain sanitation, and ensure high-quality service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities to assist in special events and collaborate with management to keep operations running smoothly.