Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Education Kitchen

Job Reference Number: 36290
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment: Education
Location: Durham, North Carolina (US-NC)

• Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation, and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing, and menu development.
• Maintain proper production, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of finished products.
• Inspect assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service, food appearance, and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance.
• Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.
• Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment; interview, select, train, and evaluate supervisory and support staff.
• Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production.
• 3–5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.

• Bachelor’s degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management, or a recognized culinary certification.

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.