Sous Chef; Part-Time, Key West Campus

Position: Sous Chef (Part-Time, Key West Campus)

Sous Chef (Part-Time, Key West Campus)

The College of the Florida Keys is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support the culinary arts department. The role involves maintaining equipment in safe working condition, ensuring cleanliness in the lab, and managing entry‑level instruction in the culinary program. The position works closely with faculty and reports to the Dean of Arts and Hospitality or a designee.

Location

5901 College Road, Key West, FL

Salary

$17.50 Hourly

Job Type

Part Time Temporary

Job Number

00982

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Arts and Hospitality

Opening Date

09/27/2023

Description

The Sous Chef is responsible for keeping the equipment in the culinary arts department in safe working condition, maintaining cleanliness in the lab, and managing entry‑level instruction in the culinary department. This position works closely with faculty and reports to the Dean of Arts and Hospitality or designee.

Examples of Duties

• Organizes, maintains, and inventories equipment in the culinary lab.
• Assists culinary faculty prepare for class such as turning on equipment and performing other assigned duties.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe laboratory operations.
• Ensures proper labeling and storage of food.
• Identifies equipment in need of repair and initiates work orders.
• Operates equipment to support instructional programs and trains students on proper utilization.
• Logs incident/accident reports as necessary; serves as a role‑model and mentor.
• Participates in culinary arts field experiences, as necessary.
• Supervises practical application exercises, as appropriate.
• Procures supplies per College procedure as requested by the supervisor or faculty.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Assists in College recruitment and retention efforts, as appropriate.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees may be required to perform other marginal duties as needed.)

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of College mission, policies, procedures, and services.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.

Education and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in the culinary arts program, preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of 24 credits with an FSS or FOS prefix, or equivalent, preferred.
• Completion of FSS
  2201 with a grade of C or higher.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

• SERV Safe certification, required.

Physical Skills

• Moderate (up to 50 lbs.) lifting and carrying.

Environmental Conditions

• Works inside and outside with chemicals, food, and moving equipment.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with a disability.)

Supplemental Information

Please submit all materials online. Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at hr or  if you need assistance.

Employment consideration requirement:
Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post‑secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but official transcripts must be provided within 30 days of employment).

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