Sous Chef - School Dining, Scratch Cooking & Catering

FLIK Independent School Dining; Southborough (MA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Descripción de la vacante

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking a Sous Chef to support Fay School's culinary operations in Southborough, MA, serving about 475 students from K to 9. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will assist daily food production, menu development, catering execution, inventory management, and supervise hourly kitchen staff.

This role suits an upbeat culinary professional with scratch cooking passion, creativity, and a commitment to food quality and presentation excellence.

Formación

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of dynamic culinary or kitchen management experience in high-volume operations.
• Strong catering experience and ability to lead special events.
• Knowledge of scratch cooking, batch production, and food cost controls.
• ServSafe Certification highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and internet-based tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a strong sense of ownership and collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and supervision of back-of-house staff.
• Support cost control initiatives by assisting with inventory management, ordering, and minimizing food waste.
• Help plan, develop, and implement menus that align with company culinary standards, student preferences, and nutritional guidelines.
• Lead or support the preparation and execution of catered events, ensuring high-quality food, presentation, and service.
• Implement and support new culinary programs and initiatives in collaboration with the Executive Chef and corporate culinary team.
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are rigorously followed, including compliance with HACCP and allergy protocols.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and organization in all kitchen areas.
• Participate in training and mentoring hourly culinary staff to support skill development and team culture.
• Champion a safe, inclusive, and collaborative kitchen environment that reflects the values of the school community and company.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Inventory management

Menu planning

Food safety

Catering experience

Educación

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Descripción del empleo

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking a Sous Chef to support Fay School's culinary operations in Southborough, MA, serving about 475 students from K to 9. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will assist daily food production, menu development, catering execution, inventory management, and supervise hourly kitchen staff.

This role suits an upbeat culinary professional with scratch cooking passion, creativity, and a commitment to food quality and presentation excellence.