Sous Chef

Overview

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking a Sous Chef. Join the number 1 college dining program in the state! We prioritize work‑life balance with many opportunities for paid time off, including 14 paid holidays per year. This position collaborates with the Assistant Head Chefs to oversee and support daily kitchen operations. Responsibilities include supervising staff, assisting with meal preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, addressing staff meal‑prep questions, resolving preparation, quantity, or quality concerns, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards across the operation.

Regular work hours are 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., with some variations during the summer and academic breaks. Chefs work every third weekend as part of a rotation and are on call (paid) every ninth weekend.

• Provide workflow direction and support to the Assistant Head Chef of Meal Plan Operations.
• Oversee and participate in food preparation using standardized recipes.
• Lead the preparation and execution of breakfast and lunch operations for Ruth’s Marketplace.
• Coordinate with the Purchaser and other staff to manage food flow, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and storage of all products.
• Collaborate with Receiving and Storeroom personnel to effectively incorporate meal‑plan products into daily operations.
• Monitor, update, and maintain accurate recordkeeping for all food‑handling procedures, including cooling, labeling, freezing, and reheating guidelines.
• Hire, train, supervise, and conduct bi‑annual evaluations for direct reports.
• Assist in managing food and labor costs by maintaining and updating standard operating procedures established by the Head Chef.
• Support the Head Chef and Assistant Head Chefs in developing and delivering required training, including OSHA, Serv Safe, and professional culinary development.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience.
• 4–5 years of related experience.
• Commitment to a mission‑driven environment that is aligned with Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts values.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, noisy environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle conflict professionally.
• Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing work, and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google applications, with the ability to learn new software as needed.
• Demonstrated good judgment and quick decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to model professional behavior and set a positive example for others.

The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time‑off and tuition waiver. For more information, visit the Human Resources page.

This position will be posted for a minimum of five business days and applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant, diverse, and spiritually engaged community.