Sous Chef: Menu Innovator & Kitchen Lead — Great Benefits

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Holidays off

Paid vacation

401K with match

Health insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC in Lawrence, Kansas is seeking a kitchen professional to support the Head Chef in preparing meals safely and efficiently according to specifications. You will collaborate on seasonal menu concepts and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, adherence to sanitation standards, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Follow all sanitation procedures.
• Understand food handling techniques, preparation and cooking procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse personalities and under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn food handling and cooking procedures.
• Familiar with industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to specifications or requests.
• 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 in 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

Teamwork

Sanitation procedures

Food handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC in Lawrence, Kansas is seeking a kitchen professional to support the Head Chef in preparing meals safely and efficiently according to specifications. You will collaborate on seasonal menu concepts and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, adherence to sanitation standards, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations in a busy kitchen.