Sous Chef: Create Seasonal, From-Scratch Menus & Lead Kitchen

Upper Crust Food Service; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Pet insurance

401K with company match

Holidays and paid vacations

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in food preparation, staff management, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining room. The role emphasizes safe practices, seasonal menu collaboration, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

We value teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to sanitation standards, with opportunities for meaningful ownership and growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Must work well as part of a team and uphold sanitation procedures.
• Understand food handling, preparation and cooking procedures.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with industry best practices in food service.
• High school/vocational training preferred; Food safety certification required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to ensure safe, efficient food preparation per specifications.
• Collaborate on seasonal, evolving menu concepts with the Chef.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining room; manage utensils and dishes.
• Assist in unloading, inspecting, and storing raw ingredients.
• Enforce state/local sanitation and safety standards.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Team player

Sanitation procedures

Food handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Best practices

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Food safety certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in food preparation, staff management, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining room. The role emphasizes safe practices, seasonal menu collaboration, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

We value teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to sanitation standards, with opportunities for meaningful ownership and growth within the company.