Catering Sous Chef

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Mar 28, 2025
We are seeking a *Catering Sous Chef* who will provide expertise, management, and oversight of all day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include oversight of day-to-day menus, dietary needs, training programs, food safety, production and presentation of food, inventory management and cost control, adherence to local, state, and national food sanitation regulations, and proper use of necessary kitchen equipment. The Sous Chef will work in collaboration with the Catering Chef, the Director of Catering and Campus Executive Chef to execute operations and procedures at dining locations. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Manages daily quality, consistency, and adherence to culinary standards. Implements training and manages kitchen personnel and supervises/coordinates all related culinary activities. Manages execution of daily food production and preparation for assigned locations. Estimates food consumption, selects, and supports recipe development, executes production recipes to ensure consistent quality, establishes presentation technique and quality standards, plans, and price menus. Works with the management team to support and manage production and ordering systems for location. Ensures culinary equipment is properly operated and maintained. Assists in the supervision of kitchen personnel with oversight for hiring, performance management, annual reviews, and initiating employee status changes. Ensures daily compliance with sanitation and safety requirements that ensure a safe and sanitary work environment. Ensures labeling requirements are met and ensures compliance with allergen containment procedures. Collaborates on new ideas and trends throughout college and university dining plans to meet the needs of Dining customers. Leadership & Internal Relationship Building Uses engagement strategies to recognize, motivate, and celebrate individuals and teams delivering outstanding performance throughout the location. Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale. Displays a positive attitude towards team members. Mentors the Levering culinary and operations team to develop their skills and leadership abilities. Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proven ability to lead and develop a diverse team. Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment. Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership. Able to communicate effectively with the management team, guests, and team members. Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products. Ability to lead staff and management in adhering to standards while being judicious and fair. A dynamic personality with the ability to juggle tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment where priorities can shift quickly. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree or equivalency is defined as ACF CEC credentials. Minimum three (3) years of progressive culinary supervisory experience required with at least one year as a high-volume chef or culinary instructor. ServSafe certification and AllerTrain are required or must be obtained within three months of employment if not currently held. Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (HACCP) and knowledge of food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary needs. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Preferred. Familiarity with Catering Operations. Experience with food service management software. Classified Title: Sous Chef Job Posting Title (Working Title):Catering Sous Chef Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Work Hours Varies Bases on Business Need FLSA Status:Exempt Location:JH at Keswick Department name: Hopkins Dining Personnel area: University Student Services Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Education and Experience Equivalency Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. Applicants Completing Studies Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EEOis the Law https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Accommodation Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/. Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/. The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.