Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in the daily kitchen operations including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control, and sanitation. Oversees the activities of the kitchen staff and monitors food production and presentation. Being a Sous Chef resolves operational issues. Performs quality checks on ingredients and prepared dishes. Additionally, Sous Chef complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. May require an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to an executive chef. The Sous Chef supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Sous Chef typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Sous Chef
Welcome to WECO! We cook fresh, chef-crafted dinners and hand-deliver them daily.
We are reimagining the dining-at-home experience. Our unique model combines the excitement and FOMO of a supper club, the convenience of prepared meal delivery and the good vibes of an honor system-based payment model. We also lead with responsible sourcing and purpose-driven business practices. We are a good neighbor to our customers, employees, purveyors, and the Earth (and also our actual neighbors) and are excited to build a valuable company that makes a massive impact for good on those around us.
Our transparent, stakeholder-driven approach to sustainability, our unique business model, and our trust -based, flexible payment system, combined with our delicious dinners, have engendered a tribal level of customer engagement and love and an unprecedented level of growth throughout New England.
We’re backed by top tier VCs and are poised for massive continued growth.
What You'll Do:
WECO is looking for a Sous Chef to lead our high volume production kitchen making high quality, chef-crafted prepared meals. You’ll play a central role in creating productive kitchen systems and teams to support WECO’s rapid growth. The sous chef will oversee all production and ensure the cooks and staff follow all recipes, specifications, and guidelines to the highest standards. You’ll lead by example exhibiting your culinary talents by personally performing tasks, leading staff and managing all food related functions.
The Role:
Qualifications:
WECO is headquartered in the Boston area, this role will need to be on site at our Production Kitchen in Salem, New Hampshire. Compensation commensurate with experience. WECO offers full benefits including medical, dental & vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays, sick time, etc.