What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at College of the Holy Cross?
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position reports directly to the Senior Sous Chef in the Kimball Main dining location. Responsibilities include the supervision of a culinary and student staff through food preparation, set-up and the service of meals and catered events for students, staff and customers following standard practices and procedures. Assist with the training of staff in all aspects of cooking, preparing and cleaning. Other responsibilities include product ordering, training and maintaining accurate food production/inventory control systems. Must follow and oversee that all recipes, production and service records are in compliance with standardized sanitation and safety practices. Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associates Degree in Occupational Studies /Culinary Arts highly preferred. Five years’ prior experience in supervising a culinary staff for large volume dining and catered events required. Certification in ServSafe (food safety/sanitation) required. Must have experience and training in special allergy meal preparation. Must demonstrate supervisory skills with excellent communication and customer service required. Technical knowledge and experience in FoodPro or related systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel necessary. Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance.
DAYS & HOURS:
Holy Cross Dining staff are considered Emergency Essential Personnel and are required to report during times of inclement weather. Must be flexible. Schedule may change depending on the needs of the department.
This position reports directly to the Senior Sous Chef in the Kimball Main dining location. Responsibilities include the supervision of a culinary and student staff through food preparation, set-up and the service of meals and catered events for students, staff and customers following standard practices and procedures. Assist with the training of staff in all aspects of cooking, preparing and cleaning. Other responsibilities include product ordering, training and maintaining accurate food production/inventory control systems. Must follow and oversee that all recipes, production and service records are in compliance with standardized sanitation and safety practices. Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associates Degree in Occupational Studies /Culinary Arts highly preferred. Five years’ prior experience in supervising a culinary staff for large volume dining and catered events required. Certification in ServSafe (food safety/sanitation) required. Must have experience and training in special allergy meal preparation. Must demonstrate supervisory skills with excellent communication and customer service required. Technical knowledge and experience in FoodPro or related systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel necessary. Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance.
DAYS & HOURS:
Holy Cross Dining staff are considered Emergency Essential Personnel and are required to report during times of inclement weather. Must be flexible. Schedule may change depending on the needs of the department.
Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Friday & Saturday / 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Additional information: This is a full time, non exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Tuition & Education benefits
- Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits
Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at mgrenier@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3957.
