Sous Chef — Lead Menu Creation & Kitchen Excellence

careers-ucfs; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in food prep, staff management, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. You will help ensure high standards and timely service across campus dining settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration on menu concepts, strict sanitation, and proactive communication with management and staff to deliver outstanding customer experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Able to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Understand food handling techniques, preparation and cooking procedures.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to specifications.
• Collaborate with the Chef to create seasonal, relevant menu concepts.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area including equipment and surfaces.
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Assist in unloading, inspecting and storing 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

Teamwork

Sanitation procedures

Food handling techniques

Cooking procedures

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Food safety certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in food prep, staff management, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. You will help ensure high standards and timely service across campus dining settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration on menu concepts, strict sanitation, and proactive communication with management and staff to deliver outstanding customer experiences in a fast-paced environment.