SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Location: IUPUI – 420 University Blvd, Suite 120, Indianapolis, IN 46202

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards, ensuring all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food service associates, including 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 the area.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relays relevant information directly to the supervisor.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
• Monitors peak production and service hours.
• Tracks inventory, deliveries of product and supplies, product production, consumption, and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior catering experience is preferred.

Pay

Fixed pay rate: $24.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time schedule; flexible via business schedule. Days and hours may vary. More details provided upon interview.

Benefits

Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Note: This position may include periods of temporary layoff (e.g., winter and summer breaks) when food service needs decline or cease. Depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods.