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Sous Chef (Givaudan) (OH, Cincinnati)
OH, Cincinnati
About the Role
Five Star Breaktime Solutions is a premier provider of away-from-home convenience services, committed to delivering innovative breaktime solutions that enhance customer experiences.
We are seeking a Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations by assisting the Executive Chef in leading the culinary team, preparing exceptional meals, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service. This role is ideal for a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring others, and takes pride in creating outstanding dining experiences.
What Five Star Has To Offer
- Paid vacation after 6 months.
- Seven paid holidays after 90 days.
- Competitive starting pay.
- Quarterly bonus opportunities.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (individual and family coverage).
- Voluntary FSA, life insurance, and short/long-term disability options.
- Opportunity to support our 501(c)(3) charity, Feeding the Future, Inc., which provides over 500,000 meals annually to children in need.
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and meal service.
- Prepare high-quality meals while maintaining consistency, presentation, and portion standards.
- Supervise, train, and support kitchen team members to ensure efficient operations.
- Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and daily production schedules.
- Monitor food quality, taste, and presentation to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Maintain inventory levels and assist with ordering, receiving, and product rotation.
- Minimize waste while ensuring proper food storage and inventory control.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
- Coordinate food preparation for catering, special events, and banquet functions as needed.
- Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Lead Cook, or comparable culinary leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
- Experience supervising and developing kitchen staff.
- Knowledge of inventory management and food cost control.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds or more and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Must be able to consent to a pre-employment background check.
- Must be able to consent to a drug screen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Culinary degree or formal culinary training.
- ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain certification.
- Experience in corporate dining, healthcare, higher education, or high-volume food service.
- Banquet, catering, or large-scale production cooking experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location - OH, Cincinnati - OH - 5530 Fair Lane
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Five Star Food Service Inc
In less than 20 years, Five Star Food Service has grown into one of the largest full-line vending, micro market, office coffee service and food services providers in the United States. We are a dominant presence across the Southeast, including Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. Our business philosophy is anchored in the traditional principles of integrity, quality, and customer focus. We work hard and pride ourselves on providing our customers with the food and refreshment solutions that meet their exact needs while delivering their employees and guests a delicious, satisfying experience. Simply put, we believe in keeping our customers’ needs at the center of our attention.
1,500 to 1,999 employees
Food and Beverage Production
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Life Insurance
http://fivestar-food.com/