Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Seasonal Menus, Great Benefits

Rippling, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Holiday time off

Paid vacations

401K match

Health & dental insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a fast-paced kitchen serving campus dining programs. You will help plan seasonal menus, supervise staff, and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a busy dining environment.

Join a team that values community impact, offers meaningful work, and provides time off, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and delivering outstanding customer service while maintaining

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service skills or related experience preferred.
• Experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Valid food safety handler and sanitation certificate or able to obtain one within 30 days.
• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to ensure safe, efficient food preparation according to specifications.
• Collaborate with the Chef to create seasonal, relevant and evolving menu concepts.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room.
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Assist with unloading, inspecting, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Team player

Sanitation procedures

Food handling

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Food safety practices

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a fast-paced kitchen serving campus dining programs. You will help plan seasonal menus, supervise staff, and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a busy dining environment.

Join a team that values community impact, offers meaningful work, and provides time off, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and delivering outstanding customer service while maintaining