Sous Chef — Elevate Daily Meals in Fast-Paced Kitchen

Express Employment Professionals; Mount Angel (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations and meal preparation in Mount Angel, Oregon. This role requires preparing high-quality meals, maintaining a sanitary kitchen, and ensuring menu standards are met.

The ideal candidate has professional cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work under pressure as part of a team. Pay is $22.00–$24.00 per hour, with a duration of at least one month.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cooking experience is required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Dependable and able to report to work on time.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and ingredients according to menu instructions.
• Wash, peel, cut, and slice fruits and vegetables.
• Trim, cut, and marinate meats.
• Prepare soups, salads, and sauces using available ingredients while minimizing waste.
• Ensure cooking stations are properly prepared and stocked before service.
• Clean and sanitize cooking and food preparation stations before and after service.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and portion-control standards.
• Properly cover, date, label, and store leftovers.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen.
• Provide courteous and friendly service to residents and guests.
• Work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Punctuality

Adaptability

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations and meal preparation in Mount Angel, Oregon. This role requires preparing high-quality meals, maintaining a sanitary kitchen, and ensuring menu standards are met.

The ideal candidate has professional cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work under pressure as part of a team. Pay is $22.00–$24.00 per hour, with a duration of at least one month.