Sous Chef-CUTX

Location: Wetsel

Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues.

Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.

Proof of the Pudding, operator of CUTX (Credit Union of Texas Event Center) concessions and premium hospitality, is looking for a Sous Chef to assist the culinary department for game day prep and execution.

This is Full-Time work as business needs are dictated by athletic events.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the planning and execution of event menus:

Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; securing revenues; and maintaining security systems.

Creating and maintaining the overall moral of the kitchen and culinary team Schedules Staff and food production in accordance with the demands of business, the direction of Executive Chef and Company policies

Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new culinary staff

Assists Executive Chef with logistical planning and execution of events as directed

Assist with purchasing and inventory management for all culinary operations

Develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items that adhere to the Proof of the Pudding standard of innovation and excellence

Be a lead in the hiring, training, accountability, and scheduling of the culinary staff

Lead and coach culinary department to develop a strong and growing team.

Performs other related duties as needed.

Experience1+ year of experience working in a kitchen, experience in catering is preferred.

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Live within or near Durham, NC.Serv Safe certified or is available to receive training.

Specialized

Qualifications:

Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.

Excellent listening and communication skills

Must have an understanding of food safety practices including, but not limited to, TCS, temperature logs, and cleaning/sanitizing.

Planning and multi-tasking

Self-motivated with a high energy level and strong verbal communication.

Availability to work all home football games.

Work Environment The work environment for this position will be event operations and working out of the Football Stadium or similar venues. This position will often move throughout campus and stadium grounds on different terrains.

This is seasonal/part-time work as business needs are dictated by athletic events.

Uniform Requirements Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.

Non-slip shoes are necessary.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of moving through an event space, and traveling throughout the stadium

Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items

Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.

Must be able to lift up-to 40 pounds E VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSBusiness Acumen
- Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.

Dedication
- Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks.…