Sous Chef: Creative, High-Volume Catering & Menus

Bon Appétit Management Company; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company at Pacific University seeks a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and contribute to daily menu development. You will work with the Executive Chef to craft dishes, manage prep, and ensure high-quality execution on campus.

You will participate in cost controls, catering events, and the rollout of new culinary programs while maintaining strong standards of quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience required.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience preferred.
• Catering experience is a plus.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Willing to participate in client satisfaction programs.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and cooking various food items.
• Assist in supervision, preparation, and cooking; develop daily menu items and their preparation/garnishment.
• Supervise hourly associates and work with Executive Chef to develop menus and ordering.
• Develop and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary team.

Skills

Culinary management

Catering experience

High volume service

Food cost controls

Sanitation & safety

MS Office

Client satisfaction

ServSafe

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company at Pacific University seeks a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and contribute to daily menu development. You will work with the Executive Chef to craft dishes, manage prep, and ensure high-quality execution on campus.

You will participate in cost controls, catering events, and the rollout of new culinary programs while maintaining strong standards of quality and presentation.