Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Ops & Quality

ISS; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Leave program

Job summary

ISS seeks a Sous Chef to support the client’s food program in South San Francisco, overseeing daily kitchen operations, menu execution and safety compliance. You will coordinate with the Executive Chef to meet client standards and ensure high-quality service.

The role emphasizes staff training, HACCP adherence, and maintaining quality, cost-efficiency, and timely catering for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or in a lead kitchen role within a large food program.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and health/safety guidelines.
• Ability to train, develop and direct kitchen staff to meet client standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, recipe execution, production sheets and pars.
• Monitor HACCP logs and sanitation practices; ensure food safety compliance.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef on catering needs, ordering and inventory.
• Lead staff training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Maintain high quality food presentation and cost-effective service.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP compliance

Staff supervision

Food safety

Job description

ISS seeks a Sous Chef to support the client’s food program in South San Francisco, overseeing daily kitchen operations, menu execution and safety compliance. You will coordinate with the Executive Chef to meet client standards and ensure high-quality service.

The role emphasizes staff training, HACCP adherence, and maintaining quality, cost-efficiency, and timely catering for a fast-paced environment.