Sous Chef

The Sous Chef supervises and oversees the day‑to‑day meal production for your operation, ensuring that the proper quantity and quality of food is prepared. The role requires effective management of kitchen staff during meal periods to maintain consistent standards and allow the kitchen to open on time.

Full‑time, benefits eligible hourly position with a hiring range of $24.47–$30.59 per hour.

• Supervises and oversees all phases of meal production, working with kitchen personnel to ensure proper quality and quantity of food preparation consistently occurs.
• Ensures the highest sanitary standards are displayed in kitchen procedures, food preparation, and product storage. Trains kitchen personnel in proper technique and method of food production and cooking.
• Communicates effectively with fellow workers, supervisors, chef, and receiver, maintaining a cordial and professional environment, especially in the presence of guests.
• Generates written documentation daily through completion of production sheets for every meal, ensures accurate ingredient listing for appropriate signage, temperature logs, and working files for staff development.
• Assumes responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the chef and shares ownership of the kitchen when the chef is present.

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience required. Must have knowledge of measurements, cooking techniques, and safe food handling practices.
• Some knowledge of computers required.
• 3–5 years of prior experience preferred; supervisory experience helpful.
• Must be Serve Safe certified or successfully pass the exam after hire date.
• Must have thorough knowledge of quality-volume food preparation and production using accurate measurement with standard recipes.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a Middlebury College driver's license is essential for transport and delivery of products and equipment to multiple locations on campus. Must obtain license within three months of hire.

Must be able to lift 10–20 lbs numerous times during the day and up to 50 lbs several times each day. Must be able to push and pull up to 150 lbs frequently. Requires long periods of standing, frequent bending and reaching.

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

As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury offers excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, and generous retirement matching programs, as well as vision benefits and a generous time‑away program—up to 34 days per year, increasing with length of service. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs and a very high quality‑of‑life in a gorgeous setting.

• Midd Card 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 the Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website.

Middlebury College is an equal‑opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. The College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. It 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.