Sous Chef

The Sous Chef supervises and oversees in a practical and hands on manner the meal production for your operation. Effectively manage the staff in the production of the meal period ensuring that the proper quantity and quality of food is prepared. 

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $24.47-$30.59 per hour.

Shift differential is available for eligible shifts and can amount to a higher wage per hour.

•    Weekend differential: An additional $1.00/hour

•    Evening differential: An additional $1.50/hour

Core Responsibilities:

• Supervises and oversees all phases of meal production and works with all kitchen personnel to ensure proper quality and quantity of food production and meal preparation consistently occurs that allows us to open our doors on time.  
• Ensures the highest sanitary standards are displayed in our kitchen procedures, food preparation and product storage. Trains kitchen personnel in proper technique and method of food production and cooking to support this effort.  
• Communicates effectively with fellow workers, supervisors, chef, and receiver and must be aware that the staff conducts themselves in a cordial and professional manner while in the operations and particularly when in the presence of our guests.  
• Generates written documentation daily through the completion of production sheets for every meal, ensures accurate ingredient listing for appropriate signage, temperature logs and working files for the professional development of their staff.  
• Be willing and capable to shoulder the responsibility of the kitchen in the absence of the chef. This responsibility also extends to when the chef is in the building as shared ownership of the kitchen.  

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience required. Must have knowledge of measurements and cooking techniques, and proper safe food handling practices.  
• Some knowledge of computers required.  
• 3-5 years of prior experience preferred. Supervisory experience helpful.  
• Must be Serve Safe certified or successfully pass the exam after hire date.  
• Must have thorough knowledge of quality volume food preparation and production using accurate measurement with standard recipes.  
• Ability to acquire and maintain a Middlebury College driver’s license is essential for transport and delivery of products and equipment to multiple locations around the campus. Must obtain a Middlebury College Drivers license within three months of being hired.  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. numerous times during the day and up to 50 lbs. several times each day. Must be able to push and pull up to 150 lbs. frequently. Requires long periods of time standing, as well as frequent bending and reaching. 

Other:

An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges.
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website or click to see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Middlebury, VT or Monterey, CA!

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.