Sous Chef

General Purpose: The Sous Chef is an essential position, second to and working directly with the Kitchen Manager in team leadership and growth, producing great dishes, and creating happy customers.  

Work Schedule: 40+ hours per week, weekend work required.   

Why Work for Us: Langenstein’s has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. We know that to achieve this, we have had an amazing team of people working for us. We offer competitive wages, 401(k), and medical insurance. We are closed for 5 major holidays and our stores are not open late because we understand the importance of family time.   

Responsibilities & Duties: 

• Cook  

• Customer Servicer 

• Supervises and delegates tasks to Kitchen Team Members 

• Communicates any departmental concerns to the Kitchen Manager 

• Maintains consistency in food quality standards; provides or follows complete recipes for all products produced in the Kitchen 

• Inventory Management 

• Keep all kitchen department areas and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated 

• Ensure that product mix meets varied customer dietary needs and requests 

• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices 

• Use various kitchen & cleaning equipment, bailer, pallet jacks, and forklifts in compliance with company safety policy 

• Check case, cooler and freezer temperatures three times daily 

• Fill or stock display cases and counter 

• Perform any other miscellaneous tasks assigned by the Kitchen and/or Store Manager 

Required Education / Experience: 

• 3+ years of kitchen experience 

• Ability to effectively communicate  

• Basic mathematical skills 

• Experience, understanding, and knowledge of operations in a food service business/industry 

• Basic reading and writing ability   

• Self-starter