Sous Chef for a College Campus

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Sous Chef - College Campus

Location: Mission Community College

3000 Mission College Boulevard Santa Clara CA 95054

Compensation: $33-$35 per hour Full-Time

Schedule: Sunday- Thursday 7am-6pm availability

Job Summary

Take the next step in your culinary leadership career as our Sous Chef! In this hands-on role you will partner closely with the Executive Chef to lead a fast-paced high-volume college dining operation. You will help oversee daily kitchen operations support scratch-made food production coach and develop the culinary team and ensure exceptional quality consistency safety and service for our campus community. This is an ideal opportunity for a strong culinary leader who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being actively involved alongside the team.

What Youll Do

• Partner with the Executive Chef to oversee daily culinary operations in a high-volume college campus dining environment.
• Lead from the floor actively supporting food preparation production service and execution during busy meal periods.
• Help ensure consistent execution of scratch-made menus recipes portion standards presentation and food quality.
• Supervise coach train and motivate culinary team members while promoting teamwork accountability and a positive kitchen culture.
• Coordinate daily production and workflow to ensure food is prepared accurately efficiently and on time.
• Support multiple dining needs including daily campus dining special events catering and high-volume service periods.
• Maintain strong food safety sanitation cleanliness and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with inventory ordering food cost controls waste reduction and responsible use of products and supplies.
• Accommodate special dietary needs and help ensure appropriate allergen and food-safety procedures are followed.
• Step into additional culinary leadership responsibilities in the Executive Chefs absence.
• Collaborate with campus dining leadership to continuously improve food quality efficiency and the student dining experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

What youll bring

• Culinary degree preferred but not required; equivalent professional culinary experience welcomed.
• At least 3 years of progressive culinary experience with previous experience as a Sous Chef Lead Cook Kitchen Manager or similar leadership role strongly preferred.
• Experience in high-volume food service preferably college/university dining contract food service restaurants catering or multi-outlet operations.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for scratch cooking fresh ingredients quality and presentation.
• Proven ability to lead teams prioritize production and remain organized during high-volume service.
• A hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside the culinary team wherever needed.
• Working knowledge of food cost controls inventory production systems menu execution and waste reduction.
• Strong communication coaching and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently.
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• State Food Handler Card (if applicable) required.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check (State and Federal) and drug screen.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes airborne particles and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods lift trays and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions extreme temperatures and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

At Thomas Cuisine our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.

What We Offer!

• Life/Work Integration
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Baby Bonding Leave
  • Paid Elder Care Leave
  • Paid Time Off (Accrued)
  • Paid Holidays

• Health & Wellness
  • 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
  • Prescription Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
  • Voluntary HSA with Company Match
  • Voluntary FSA
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
  • Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships etc.)

• Financial Wellness
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Employee Spouse and/or child(ren) Life Insurance with AD&D
• Plus
  • A supportive collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for growth

Who We Are

Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each people are purposeful they care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.

Our commitment to you

At Thomas Cuisine we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse equitable inclusive and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

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