SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Training and Development

Associate Shopping Program

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Nacogdoches, TX is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekends possibly required. Online applications only.

Requirements include at least 3 years of culinary experience; baking experience is preferred. The role supervises cooks and food-service staff, ensures safety and quality of service, and coordinates production for daily menus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years culinary experience.
• Baking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service staff including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, and training.
• Maintains sanitation and proper food handling.
• Monitors inventory and ensures timely preparation of meals.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints and explain menu items.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Team supervision

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a full‑time SOUS CHEF position.

Location: 2102 Alumni Drive Nacogdoches, TX 75962. Online applications only.

Schedule: Full time; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Days may vary. Weekends required. More details upon interview!

Requirements: 3 years of culinary experience required. Baking experience is preferred.

Pay: $18.00 to $23.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Coordinates activities of cooks and other food‑service associates. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food‑service associates in the absence of Executive Chef.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service‑oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness ProgramsThis line missing closing li tag. Let's correct.{