Sous Chef (Trolley Eats)

***NO EVENING & NO WEEKEND HOURS! Schedule falls between the operating hours of 7:00am-3pm Monday-Friday**

• No excuses


• Do the right thing


• Can-do attitude


• Always growing


• Help first--be the solution


• Transparency and honesty--no BS

About you:

• Producing beautifully prepared dishes brings you joy.


• You have a natural awareness of inventory and are proactive in reducing waste.


• You have no trouble managing logistics behind the scenes.


• You enjoy the 'all hands on deck' mentality of a small kitchen.


• You have a true desire to build and develop a successful team.


• You clean up behind yourself and seek out opportunities to "leave it better than you found it."


• You pride yourself on creating and efficiently executing prep lists.


• You are an experienced line cook who wants more variety and responsibility.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring quality and timely preparation of menu items in a corporate cafeteria.

• Prepare and cook foods of all types for normal breakfast/lunch service and for special guests and functions according to the Executive Chef's specifications.


• Instruct and support line cooks and other kitchen employees in the preparation, cooking, plating, and garnishing of food and beverages.


• Create weekly menu specials with guidance from the Executive Chef.


• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure performance to established standards.


• Determine the schedule of production necessary to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food services.


• Check the quantity and quality of ingredients and prepared food and beverage products to ensure that standards are met.


• Assist in food costing and specification of recipes and procedures.


• Participate in inventory management of food, beverage, and supplies.


• Order or requisition food and other supplies as needed to ensure efficient operation.


• Record production or operational data on specified forms such as, prep lists, waste logs, and cleaning schedule.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 3+ years of kitchen experience, preferably with some experience in a cafeteria (or similar) setting


• 1+ years of Sous Chef level experience preferred


• Top notch communication skills


• Excellent planning/organizational and problem-solving skills


• ServSafe certification a plus

The Good Stuff:

• $22/hr


• Paid holidays, Sick Time, Vacation, & Floating Holidays


• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available


• 401(K) retirement plan and company match after 1 year of employment


• Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Free Employee Shift Meal


• Discounted Gym membership plan


• Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse