Sous Chef — Fresh, From-Scratch for Greek Life

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very few late nights and weekend hours

Time off for most holidays

Paid vacations

A competitive 401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and pet保险

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Sous Chef who loves food and leading a kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef in preparing fresh, high-quality dishes and managing staff, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards in a busy kitchen.

The role emphasizes teamwork, seasonal menu development, and strong communication with management. Benefits include holidays, vacations, and a robust 401K with company match.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Follow sanitation procedures.
• Understand food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of personalities under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Familiar with industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef, ensuring 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 as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations.

Skills

Team player

Sanitation procedures

Food handling

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Sous Chef who loves food and leading a kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef in preparing fresh, high-quality dishes and managing staff, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards in a busy kitchen.

The role emphasizes teamwork, seasonal menu development, and strong communication with management. Benefits include holidays, vacations, and a robust 401K with company match.