"Catering Sous Chef"

Catering Sous Chef

The Catering Sous Chef will coordinate, plan for and participate in execution of all catering food production. Works collaboratively with the entire catering team and dining staff to ensure high quality product and service are provided. Flexibility and cultivation of a positive work environment is essential. Will require working in multiple locations across the campus. Report to the Catering Chef.

This is a full time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $21.27 - $26.60 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

• Works directly with catering chef, commons chef and receiver to ensure proper quantities and quality products are available to process for catering menus.
• Collaborate with kitchen support staff and catering staff to produce and execute planned menus with accuracy and timeliness
• Follow serve safe guidelines maintaining clean and sanitary workspace and handle food in accordance with safe food protocols
• Master and manage Catertrax system and remain current with updated orders and expectations
• Support the team by maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction. Food quality, appearance, taste and consistency are the highest priority
• Direct auxiliary staff as needed to support the events success.
• Flexibility, adaptability, willingness to collaborate and cooperate with integrity are imperative to have success in this ro
• Ability to acquire and maintain a Middlebury College drivers license is essential for delivery of catered meals as well as production in multiple locations around the campus

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in the food industry required. Must have thorough understanding of food storage procedures. Critical to be well versed in preparation techniques, garnishing and presentation. Knowledge of a diverse selection of food styles preferred.
• Drivers license in good standing

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

This role will require standing for long periods of time.

Other:

An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont or the Middlebury Institute in California, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges.
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website or click to see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Middlebury, VT or Monterey, CA!

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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