Sous Chef

Sous Chef

The Sous Chef provides operational and culinary leadership to UNL's Kosher kitchen and multiple dining operations across campus. The Sous Chef will: Help lead kitchen operations with experience and passion for food service and high level of customer engagement. Serve as a key member within the dining center and culinary leadership team. Assist in the creation and execution of developing a culture within dining locations that prioritizes quality, innovation, nutrition, and sustainability while serving the residential and campus community. Make data driven decisions for menu planning, labor forecasting to ensure fiscal responsibility. Support campus events, themed meals, and outreach programming.

At the University of NebraskaLincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska. When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Retirement plans with university match A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Minimum Required Qualifications - Associate's degree in hospitality, culinary arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience.) Minimum of 3 years of culinary and/or large scale kitchen experience; including recipe development, supervising a team, and special dietary accommodations. Experience recognizing and training food safety practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with foodservice software systems. ServSafe Management certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days). Experience providing team leadership and motivation. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and campus events.

Preferred Qualifications - Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) or similar culinary certification Proven culinary expertise, including global cuisines. Familiarity with CBORD/NetMenu. 3 years of supervisory experience within a college/university, hotel, or large-scale restaurant operation. Experience in catering, special events, and student/staff engagement.

How to Apply - Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.