SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Location: Seattle University, 1000 Lenora Street, Seattle, WA 98121. Requisition ID: 1583383.

About the role

Helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Coordinates activities of cooks and other food‑service associates. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food‑service associates in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards; ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food‑service associates: interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area; keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service‑oriented manner; relays relevant information to supervisor.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies; tracks product production, consumption, and waste; informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior Sous Chef experience is required.

Schedule

Full‑time; Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Pay

Fixed rate: $29.55 per hour.

Benefits

• 95% healthcare coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• $80 per year for shoes
• Employee meal
• Opportunities for training and development
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance / AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

Note: Because this position is in an educational facility, there may be periods (e.g., winter and summer breaks) when work is not required; such periods may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff, though business needs may require year‑round work potentially at a different location.