Sous Chef - Reynoldsburg - M-F *Dayshift

Bath & Body Works; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellness center & onsite pharmacy

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

401(k) with company match

Stock Purchase Program with discount

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement and scholarships

40% merchandise discount

Job summary

Bath & Body Works in Reynoldsburg, OH is seeking a Chef Assistant to support food preparation and menu planning in café operations. You will oversee front-line associates, ensure service standards, and maintain a clean, safe Foodservice operation.

The role emphasizes leadership, culinary expertise, and strong customer service to deliver high-quality experiences and maintain product quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of leadership experience.
• Must be able to lift 30lbs.
• Must be able to stand for 7.5-hour shifts.
• Culinary expertise in addition to customer service and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Food and safety sanitation.
• Learning agility, organization and time management.
• Communication skills.
• Dependability.
• Proficient in us of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items on grill, stir-fry, and other production areas.
• Set up catering items according to prescribed menus and recipes.
• Oversee sanitation and food safety standards across Café operations.
• Lead, engage and develop teams, including training and coaching.
• Ensure cleanliness and high sanitation standards.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering.
• Develop daily specials with Chef and plan menus.
• Document recipes and support production levels and inventory control.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-task

Time management

Dependability

Learning agility

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Culinary Degree or Associate's Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand - you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

Individual contributor position responsible for assisting the Chef with food preparation and menu planning. Has oversight of front-line associates to ensure service standards are met. Creates an optimal customer service environment demonstrated by prompt service, quality food, and a clean and safe Foodservice Operation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general cooking duties in preparing food items (grill, stir-fry etc.) for all production areas including Flight Operations.
• Prepares or directs preparation of catering menu items according to prescribed menus and recipes. Sets up caterings as needed.
• Oversees sanitation and food safety standards for each Café operation Enterprise Wide as specified in the EFB DSA and act on Corrective Action Item(s) for any DSA variance.
• Lead, engage and develop teams, including training, coaching and managing performance. Coach employees by creating shared understanding about what to be achieve and how to execute.
• Ensure cleanliness and high sanitation standards are maintained at all times
• Ensure proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are adhered to at all times.
• Assists with miscellaneous Café projects and Company initiatives.
• Responsible for inventory management and ordering.
• Ensure there are daily sufficient prepped foods to ensure the Cafe runs efficiently.
• Partners with Chef to develop daily and specials and to plan or price menus.
• Assists Chef with the Standardization and documentation of recipes.
• Assists Chef with the selection and development of recipes; along with the establishment of production levels and inventory control.
• Partners with Chef and Café Manager to set and maintain service standards.
• Has oversight for multiple service stations and must be able to lead the team in the absence of the Chef.
• Must be Serve Safe Certified.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience preferred
• 1-2 years of leadership experience.
• Must be able to lift 30lbs
• Must be able to stand for 7.5-hour shifts
• Culinary expertise in addition to customer service and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Food and safety sanitation
• Learning agility, organization and time management
• Communication skills
• Dependability
• Proficient in us of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook

Education

Culinary Degree or Associates Degree in related field preferred but not required

Core Competencies

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning

Benefits

Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
• Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
• Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.

Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance , Philadelphia Fair Chance Law , San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance , Washington Fair Chance Act Guide

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender