Catering Sous Chef

Catering Sous Chef

Creative Dining is hiring immediately for a full-time Catering Sous Chef position at Prince Conference Center.

Location: 1800 E Beltline Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Schedule: Full time schedule. Open availability is required. Night and weekend availability is required. Hours and days may vary; more details upon interview.

Requirement: 3 years of experience required.

Pay Range: $22.50

YOU'D MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM! At Creative Dining, we believe in the power of hospitality to create connections and build community. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and making a real impact, you'll be a perfect fit for our team, where integrity, creativity, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do!

Job Summary

As a Catering Sous Chef at Creative Dining, you will play a key role in overseeing food production, ensuring that each meal is prepared to culinary excellence and served on time. You will supervise and train kitchen staff, manage kitchen operations, and maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation. The Catering Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Catering Chef to oversee day-to-day kitchen functions, ensuring an efficient, creative, and safe environment.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Food Production: Ensure all food is ready on time using efficient production and batch cooking techniques.
• Staff Supervision: Lead, train, and support kitchen staff to maintain quality and productivity.
• Menu Execution: Review Function Sheets and ensure timely preparation for events.
• Prep & Inventory: Manage prep sheets, duty rosters, and production records.
• Food Safety: Follow safe food handling practices and maintain clean, sanitized kitchen areas.
• Equipment Monitoring: Ensure kitchen equipment functions properly and report issues promptly.
• Compliance: Adhere to health codes, sanitation guidelines, and OSHA regulations.
• Kitchen Operations: Open and close the kitchen, complete checklists, and secure the area.
• Communication: Report food production and kitchen issues to the Executive Catering Chef.
• Workplace Safety: Maintain a safe, organized work environment, and follow safety protocols.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as needed to support kitchen operations.

Education, Skills & Expectations:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Culinary Arts Degree preferred
• 1 – 3 years cooking experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• ServSafe Certification
• First Aid training

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Full-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance & HSA Account with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Earned Wage Access
• Retirement Plan with Company Match

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.