Sous Chef - Kitchen

Dept_PhysLoc_OrgGroup; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Great Discount Program

Job summary

Genesis Hospitality is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a full-time position in Princeton, New Jersey. The role requires willingness to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed. The candidate will be responsible for kitchen operations, food preparation, and supporting the Executive Chef.

Medical and other benefits are typically offered by Genesis Hospitality. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to manage prep and

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef is preferred.
• Candidates should be able to work weekdays, weekends and holidays as required.
• Strong team orientation and ability to follow Executive Chef guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve foods including pantry items, salads, soups, sauces and pre-entrée prep.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, menu development and cost control.
• Maintain clean, sanitary workstations and production areas.
• Adhere to health department guidelines and dress code policies.
• Follow recipes, portions and presentation standards set by Executive Chef.
• Support staff training and participate in in-service sessions.

Skills

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Menu development support

Job description

Posted Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Sous Chef

Job Summary

The Peacock Inn is seeking for an experienced and team-oriented candidate for the Sous Chef position. This is a Full-Time position. Candidate must be willing to work weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and service of various foods in assigned work situations including pantry items, salads, soups, sauces, and with pre-preparation of ingredients for entrees.
• Assists in ordering and receiving, menu development, cost control, waste management, and staff training procedures
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Executive Chef.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Comply with department’s dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Executive Chef and/or General Manager.

Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus

Working Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• Working conditions involve, noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
• The noise level in this office is usually moderate to high

We Offer:

• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Sick and Vacation time
• Great Discount Program

Genesis Hospitality is part of Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.