Sous Chef: Kitchen Team Lead Support

Paq, Inc.; Stockton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

PAQ, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen 2nd to support the Kitchen Lead in preparing and cooking high-quality dishes and supervising kitchen staff. You will help plan menus, monitor inventory, and ensure consistent food safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong culinary skills, leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high standards. Full-time, on-site position with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. A culinary school diploma is a plus.
• Experience: Over five years of experience as a Cook is preferred. Previous supervisory experience is a plus.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking a variety of complex and high-quality dishes.
• Support menu development, considering guest numbers, market conditions, dish popularity, and recency.
• Estimate food needs, procure supplies, and manage kitchen inventory.
• Review recipes and menus to assign prices and control food, labor, and overhead costs.
• Implement food apportionment policies for cost control.
• Manage and coach kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Ensure efficient and timely food production by monitoring preparation methods, portions, and garnishes.
• Conduct tastings and smell tests to ensure food quality.
• Follow FIFO methodology to maintain quality standards.
• Support high nutrition standards and sanitation guidelines to keep a clean kitchen.
• Mentor new cooks and support apprenticeship training.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Leadership

Team management

Inventory management

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school diploma (nice to have)

Job description

PAQ, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen 2nd to support the Kitchen Lead in preparing and cooking high-quality dishes and supervising kitchen staff. You will help plan menus, monitor inventory, and ensure consistent food safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong culinary skills, leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high standards. Full-time, on-site position with competitive pay.