Sous Chef – Shape Menus & Lead Busy Kitchens

Upper Crust Food Service; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help shape daily menus. You will work alongside the Head Chef to keep prep on track, maintain cleanliness, and guide a motivated crew in a fast-paced setting across college campuses, schools, camps, and Greek housing.

We're looking for candidates with 2+ years in food service, strong communication skills, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head Chef to make sure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to spec
• Collaborate on seasonal, evolving menu concepts
• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary
• Wash utensils, equipment, and dishes as needed
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per state and local regulations
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text
• Comfort standing for 8+ hour shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs

Skills

Food service experience

Communication skills

Background check

Stamina

Food safety

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help shape daily menus. You will work alongside the Head Chef to keep prep on track, maintain cleanliness, and guide a motivated crew in a fast-paced setting across college campuses, schools, camps, and Greek housing.

We're looking for candidates with 2+ years in food service, strong communication skills, and the ability to pass a background check.