Sous Chef - Seasonal Menus & Team Leadership

careers-ucfs; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very few late nights and weekend hours

Time off for most holidays

Paid vacations

A competitive 401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and pet insur.

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in the United States seeks a kitchen teammate to help prepare meals safely and efficiently, and to support the Head Chef with daily operations. You’ll collaborate on seasonal menu concepts, maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, and ensure food is prepared to specifications.

This role rewards teamwork and strong communication in a busy kitchen. Applicants typically have 2+ years of food service experience, the ability to pass a background check, and readiness to obtain

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Follow sanitation procedures.
• Understand food handling, preparation and cooking techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with industry best practices.

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.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Industry best practices

Education

2+ years food service experience

High school or vocational kitchen coursework

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in the United States seeks a kitchen teammate to help prepare meals safely and efficiently, and to support the Head Chef with daily operations. You’ll collaborate on seasonal menu concepts, maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, and ensure food is prepared to specifications.

This role rewards teamwork and strong communication in a busy kitchen. Applicants typically have 2+ years of food service experience, the ability to pass a background check, and readiness to obtain