Sous Chef: Team-Driven Kitchen & Seasonal Menus

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very few late nights

Weekend hours

Holiday time off

401K with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a team-oriented kitchen associate to work under the Head Chef, preparing food safely and efficiently according to specifications. You will help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining room, support in unloading, inspecting, and storing ingredients, and assist in planning and executing events.

You will collaborate with the Chef on seasonal menu concepts, adhere to sanitation standards, communicate with management, and demonstrate strong interpersonal

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Follow sanitation procedures.
• Understand food handling and cooking procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Learn food handling techniques and best practices.
• Pass a background check can be required.
• High school or vocational kitchen background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Head Chef to prepare food safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with Chef on seasonal menu concepts.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area.
• Wash kitchen utensils and dishes.
• Assist in unloading, inspecting, and storing fresh ingredients.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain professional attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Team player

Sanitation procedures

Food handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Industry best practices

Education

Food safety certification

High school/vocational kitchen coursework

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a team-oriented kitchen associate to work under the Head Chef, preparing food safely and efficiently according to specifications. You will help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining room, support in unloading, inspecting, and storing ingredients, and assist in planning and executing events.

You will collaborate with the Chef on seasonal menu concepts, adhere to sanitation standards, communicate with management, and demonstrate strong interpersonal