Sous Chef

Job Summary Within the department of Tech Dining, the Sous Chef oversees daily food operations within an identified dining venue(s). Responsibilities include ensuring quality food production and presentation to meet the standards established by the Director of Culinary Services, supervising a team of lead cooks and kitchen supervisors, and assisting with the oversight of additional shift workers to provide the best Tech Dining experience possible. This position will interact on a regular basis with culinary employees within Tech Dining, primarily advise and counsel other culinary employees, and supervise hourly staff. Responsibilities Quality/Standards - 30 : Estimates food consumption, selects and develops recipes, standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality, establishes presentation techniques and quality standards, plans, and prices menus. Training/Supervision - 20 : Trains and manages kitchen personnel within a specific dining concept and supervises/coordinates all related culinary activities. Production - 15 : Prepares daily production list and verifies that culinary staff follow all recipes and portion control. Compliance - 15 : Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety requirements that ensures a safe and sanitary work environment. Menu Planning - 10 : Responsible for component menu planning, costing, and brand management. Management - 10 : Assists in supervision of food service workers with oversight for hiring, performance management, annual reviews, and initiating employee status changes. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements : High School Diploma/GED or Vocational School Diploma. Required Experience : Working experience includes three years in culinary, two years as a manager – preferably in higher education, with direct reports, and two years with a menu management system (e.g., a system that contributes to food ordering, inventory management, and food cost evaluation). Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications : Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree, or two years college coursework in the Culinary Arts or related programs. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge : Must be proficient with computer applications and programs (e.g., Microsoft Office suite) and have knowledge of all Microsoft Platforms. Skills : Must have a valid Driver's License and current ServSafe Certification, or other Georgia approved food safety certification. Must have a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Knowledge of sanitation regulations and food handling procedures. Strong attention to detail, strong organizational and follow‑up skills. 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