Sous Chef II-- Private School

About the Role

Bring your culinary leadership to a dynamic private-school kitchen where creativity, teamwork, and great food matter. Brock & Company is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef II to help lead daily production, support a positive kitchen culture, and create fresh, nourishing meals for students and staff—while enjoying full-time benefits and a schedule that supports life outside of work.

Brock & Company is the premier provider of contract food management to corporations and private and independent schools throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England. Our aim is to deliver outstanding quality food services exceeding our clients’ expectations every day. With an extensive array of clients, Brock has a formula for success that is simple: we focus on top quality products combined with people who have a passion for food and service. Brock provides a family-owned, corporate-supported, financially sound organization committed to clients and associates, always striving for excellence.

As a member of the Brock team, you will experience a work schedule that allows for quality of life. Our food programs are dynamic, with cutting-edge and creative menus. We welcome your input to implement, problem-solve, and help drive these programs to success. You have the ability to influence outcomes, and we will give you the tools needed to be successful. Our progressive culinary programs have made significant improvements in the daily work lives of our customers and clients by providing healthy, nutritious menus at all meals.

Responsibilities

• Directly prepare food to include soups, sauces, salads, entrees, catering, and all other items determined by the Chef Manager.
• Supervise at least two full-time employees in the preparation and service of food.
• Set up stations prior to service with appropriate equipment and food as determined by the supervisor.
• Assist management in purchasing, inventory control, and training.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area via supervisor instruction and applicable health, safety, and food handling regulations.
• Provide exemplary customer service in a courteous, helpful, and friendly manner at all times.
• Receive, unpack, unwrap, date, rotate, and stow deliveries.
• Adhere to client and company protocols related to COVID-19 workplace safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements

• Comprehension of both verbal and written food recipes, production orders, cooking instructions, and techniques for preparation of daily menus.
• Background in banquet or catering production preferred.
• Follow all outlined health and safety regulations regarding equipment use and personal hygiene.
• Positive “can-do” attitude.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Lifting and moving of food, food containers, and other non-food items from floor position to no higher than one’s own height.

ServSafe Certification preferred. Uniforms and meals provided.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability

Pay

$25–$27 an hour