Executive Sous Chef

IL – Chicago | 820 N. Lasalle Blvd, Chicago, IL 60610, USA | On-site, Full‑Time On-site Education Full-Time Requisition #: EXECU002331 Description Location: Onsite, Chicago IL Job‑Type: Full‑Time Compensation Range: $23.00 - $26.00 /hour The compensation above is the estimated hiring range for this position. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job‑related considerations. To access a list of benefits for full‑time jobs, click here. What You Will Be Doing: Under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef and Dining Services Director, perform general and specific cooking duties, supervising, training, and scheduling cooks and kitchen workers. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Educate and develop nutritional values, adapting meals to guest needs Train, schedule, and supervise full‑time cooks and part‑time student prep cooks Responsible for developing the PTS KC Supervisor through weekly one‑on‑one meetings and daily interaction with the PTS staff Delegate duties, assign specific tasks, and ensure all action stations are covered and all team members are prepared for each day Train and develop staff on proper operation of all equipment and execution of action stations Maintain proper attitude and communication between the Executive Chef and full‑time and part‑time staff to ensure proper workflow, good crew morale, and guest service Oversee the cold and hot production Properly prepare, service, distribute, and clean up all cold and hot food menu requirements to their respective venues – Catering, Commons, and SDR Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of the Kitchen, Serveries, and all related areas following Chicago Health Department and Dining Services standards at all times; ensure personnel wear proper and clean uniforms, including availability of clean towels throughout the day Ensure proper quantities of product are prepared for each Serving Line and Action Stations in the Commons and SDR, including specialty toppings and backup supplies Assist the Executive Chef in developing new products and evaluating current recipes to ensure accurate production and provide students with interesting and wholesome menu options Stay updated on menu trends and collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to enhance culinary skills and knowledge Support the execution of catering services Perform additional duties as required Three years of high volume food prep and cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar institution Superior organizational skills and careful attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills High School Diploma or GED Certificate in Food Service Sanitation (ServSafe) within six months of hire date Able to work in the US legally without sponsorship Preferred Requirements: Five years of high‑volume food prep and cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar institution Two years of prior supervisory experience in the food service industry Culinary Degree Work Environment/Conditions: Moody Bible Institute is a Christian‑based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God’s Word. If you are mission‑minded and have a servant’s heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God. This is a full‑time position that works on the Moody Bible Institute Chicago campus. This position is based in the back of the house kitchen and storeroom and involves using standard restaurant equipment such as knives, ovens, steamers, meat slicers, and scales. Applicants must be able to stand on their feet for periods of four hours at a time and be physically capable of frequently lifting and moving boxes and items weighing 40 pounds, as well as occasionally lifting items weighing up to 60 pounds. Candidates must also be physically capable of performing duties that involve repetitive motions, such as stirring, slicing, bending, and lifting, including moving boxes from the storeroom to the kitchen and placing heavy pans into and removing them from ovens. Additional Information: Moody Bible Institute is a Christ‑centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI’s Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards. We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards. Equal Opportunity Employer. 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