Sous Chef

Job DetailsJob Location: CHI Mississippi - OXFORD, MS 38655Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneThe Chi chapter of Tri Delta at the University of Mississippi is actively looking for a Sous Chef who will collaborate with the Head Chef to improve meal presentation and operation of the kitchen in order to create a premier living experience for Tri Delta's collegiate members.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced sous chef who is highly self-motivated with great attention to detail. The role will be responsible for operating the kitchen for five 8 hour shifts per week including weekends as assigned for special events.  If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about your work, and love being a part of a team, we would love for you to apply! Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Seasonal  Location: On-site   Supervised by: House Director & Head Chef Supervises: Assistant Cook and Kitchen Assistants    Why work for Tri Delta?  Excellent work environment and mission driven culture Daytime working hours Five 8 hour shifts per week   Paid Vacation & Holidays - 40 hours per semester Benefits including Health insurance, Retirement, & Life insurance  Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:    Kitchen Management  Provide safety, security, and emergency support for the kitchen environment and its employees  Communicate, promote and oversee compliance with all local, state and federal large kitchen and food safety laws and procedures.  Promptly notify the house director of any maintenance problems or unsafe conditions in or around the kitchen  Oversee the stock of food and kitchen supplies  Ensure that planned meals are nutritiously balanced and healthy, and accommodate residents or meal plan participants with food allergies or specific dietary requirements  Thoroughly check and store food and supplies that are delivered to the facility and promptly remit any purchase orders or purchase receipts from the food vendor to the house director  Supervise all kitchen staff in the joint preparation of meals  Administrative/General Responsibilities  Collaborate with the house director to facilitate the planning and management of the operations budget for the kitchen  Observe kitchen and chapter rules, as determined by the chapter and house director  Refrain from the use of alcohol or drugs in and around the chapter territory  Maintain a professional relationship with all chapter members and residents, employees, and volunteers  Qualifications 5 + years of related experience Possesses a specialty or advanced certification in culinary arts or equivalent experience Possesses experience in large scale meal planning and kitchen management. Possesses staff relations, customer service, and safety standards skills. Preferred ServSafe Certified Possesses skills to operate a computer including web browsing, email, and Office products. Ability to speak and read English Meet specified physical requirements of lifting no more than 40 lbs, standing on the tile floor for long periods of time, and use of hands to handle and control tools. Ability to model, teach, and promote Tri Delta’s employee values Ability to use proper discretion and independent judgment in carrying out the primary roles and responsibilities of the position. Important Considerations We do require successful completion of a background check and drug test. If this is a concern, please discuss it with the hiring team during your first interview.  Tri Delta does NOT use AI or algorithm based tools in our hiring process. Tri Delta’s employees are called to kindness, appreciate each other’s unique abilities, and value diverse perspectives. We welcome candidates with a wide range of experiences, identities and viewpoints. At Tri Delta, we don’t just accept differences–we celebrate and support the diverse backgrounds and skills of our employees and believe that they make us stronger. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.