Sous Chef — Lead Creative Menus & Kitchen Ops

Senior Dining Association Inc.; Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Unidine in Whippany, NJ is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in food production and kitchen operations. You will oversee dish preparation, supervise staff, and ensure quality while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of culinary experience, a culinary degree, strong leadership, and cost management skills. The role offers competitive compensation and merit increases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in culinary arts or related field.
• 3–5 years progressive culinary experience and leadership ability.
• Strong cost control, quality assessment, and kitchen operations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of high‑quality, innovative dishes with cost‑effective practices.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and update menus using seasonal ingredients.
• Assist in planning and executing daily kitchen operations and inventory control.
• Support kitchen management with ordering, staffing, and training.
• Contribute to cost control measures and budget adherence.

Skills

Food cost management

Product quality

Kitchen operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts / Food Service Management

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts with advanced training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

Unidine in Whippany, NJ is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in food production and kitchen operations. You will oversee dish preparation, supervise staff, and ensure quality while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of culinary experience, a culinary degree, strong leadership, and cost management skills. The role offers competitive compensation and merit increases.