Sous Chef | TCCC Dining Services

American Dining Creations; Village of Dryden (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

FSA/HSA

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering daily culinary services. You will work with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed, while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and accurate production records.

The role involves supervising BOH staff, guiding food stations and catering events, and coordinating with the General Manager on daily operations. Strong leadership and safety knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality preferred.
• 3+ years leadership experience in culinary roles.
• Experience planning staff schedules, hiring and staff development.
• Proficient with MS Office and catering/inventory systems.
• Knowledge of local/state food safety regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk/bend daily.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef with all culinary service points and events.
• Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.
• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food safety protocols are met.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized; maintain production records and equipment.
• May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours.
• Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
• May be assigned other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Multitasking

Team supervision

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality

Culinary degree from accredited association

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering software

Inventory systems

Job description

Pay: $50000 per year - $55000 per year Pay varies by locationLocation: Dryden, NYSummary: A Sous Chef at American Dining Creations will support the Chef & Executive Chef with executing daily culinary services. This position will work with the culinary staff to ensure that recipes and safety standards are followed.Responsibilities:Assist the Executive Chef with all culinary points of service including food stations and catering events.Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food handling safety protocols are met.Keep kitchen clean and organized, maintain production records and equipment.May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours.Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.Qualifications:An associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality or a culinary degree from an accredited culinary association is preferred.Three years experience in a similar culinary leadership role that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining preferred.Prior experience with planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development.Possess strong time management skills, able to multitask and enjoy working in a time sensitive, fast paced environment.Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems.Knowledge of all local and state food safety regulations.Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, and bend for daily work schedule.About UsTogether, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.Our MissionTo create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.Our VisionTo be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.Family – Treat people as family.Integrity – Do the right thing.Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.Teamwork – Win together.American Dining Creations Offers:Weekly pay401K with company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramEligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSAOngoing training and development programsBonus programs for eligible positionsAmerican Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Chat with Scout, our virtual hiring assistant to apply for this position right from your mobile device. Text JOB to [phone] to get started!