Sous Chef/Food Production Supervisor 00544

This is a full-time, non-exempt classified position. The selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program and complete a 12-month probationary period.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Kitchen Manager, this position directs all back-of-house operations, including ordering food and equipment, scheduling, training, assigning jobs, food preparation, cooking, and reviewing work performances of all production staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all back-of-house activities.
• Order food and kitchen equipment.
• Schedule, train, and assign jobs to production staff.
• Prepare and cook food, including reading and converting recipes.
• Review and evaluate work performance of production staff.
• Operate and maintain all kitchen equipment.
• Manage high-volume food production.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of all types of cooking methods and kitchen equipment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Experience with high-volume food production.
• Exposure to temperature extremes, slippery floors, and congested work areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds, push/pull, stand, bend, walk, climb, and perform repetitive motions.

Qualifications

• Certification in ServSafe or an equivalent food handler program (preferred).
• Degree in Culinary Arts, food service management, hospitality, or equivalent field (preferred).
• Experience directing an entire staff of cooks, prep cooks, and salad/dessert production (preferred).
• Experience working in a university or college setting (preferred).

Physical & Cognitive Demands

• Physical: Light, moderate, and heavy lifting (up to 50+ lbs); pushing/pulling; standing; bending; walking; climbing; reaching; repetitive motion.
• Environmental: Exposure to temperature extremes, dangerous equipment, slippery footing, and congested work areas.
• Cognitive: Fast-paced, multiple priorities, intense customer interaction, memory, reasoning, reading, analyzing, logic, verbal and written communication.

Pay

$42,560 to $53,200, commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid leave: vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave.
• Discounted travel, banking, legal, and retail services for state employees.