Sous Chef, Full-time (Keuka College)

AVI Foodsystems; Keuka Park (NY); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth opportunities

Job summary

A food service company is seeking a Sous Chef for their Keuka College location. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage of $21.00. The ideal candidate will have experience in a culinary lead role, particularly in high volume settings, and possess a culinary degree. The role includes meal preparation, managing kitchen inventory, and ensuring food quality and safety. Requires adaptability to fast-paced environments and strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a culinary lead role.
• Experience in a high volume catering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and food to meet specifications in a timely manner.
• Manage the kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and of high quality.
• Take charge of kitchen opening, closing and other duties as directed by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Culinary lead role experience

High volume catering experience

Relationship building

Adaptability to change

High comfort in fast-paced environments

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef, Full-time (Keuka College) at AVI Foodsystems

Location: Keuka College, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

This position earns $21.00 per hour.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and food to meet specifications in a timely manner
• Properly measure kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Ensure kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, rules and sanitation requirements
• Use kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
• Manage the kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensure proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keep the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Take charge of kitchen opening, closing and other duties as directed by the Executive Chef

Requirements

• Culinary degree preferred
• Two or more years of experience in a culinary lead role
• Experience in a high volume catering environment preferred
• Ability to build relationships by actively listening and responding to the client’s needs
• Adaptable to changing business conditions
• Comfortable dealing with fast-paced environments

Benefits

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE