Position Title
Sous Chef
Position Details
Classification Details
FLSA Status Exempt
Position Information
Position Type: Staff
Employee Group: Administrative
Time Status: Full-Time
Time Category: Full Time (1560-2080 hours)
Annual Hours: 2080
# of Months: 12
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Dates: July 1 – June 30
Campus: Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary: Oversee culinary production ensuring that safety, quality, quantity and appearance standards are met. Support and assist the catering production ensuring that safety, quality, quantity and appearance standards are met.
Education
Required: Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts; Certificate in ServSafe
Experience
Required: 2 – 5 years of hotel or institutional culinary experience
Skills, Characteristics
* Excellent leadership skills including the ability to train, mentor, and direct staff;
* Effective time management skills including the ability to coordinate resources within the department;
* Demonstrated culinary skill and artistic ability;
* Understanding of food cost, labor cost, contribution margin, and other factors which directly affect net profit.
Special Working Conditions
Staff member must be able to lift 50 lbs using proper lifting technique. Must be able to perform all essential job functions, including prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, lifting and walking on hard floors. Must be able to adjust schedule for special events. This position is essential; employees providing essential services must report to work as scheduled in emergencies.
Driving Requirements
This position requires operation of a Messiah College owned or leased vehicle. Employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license and comply with the Fleet Vehicle Use Policy.
Essential Duties
* Oversee culinary production ensuring that safety, quality, quantity and appearance standards are met.
* Support and assist catering production ensuring that safety, quality, quantity and appearance standards are met.
* Actively participate in food production ensuring completion.
* Coordinate menus and production with staff for board operation and special events.
* Oversee cleaning of kitchen and equipment and closing sanitation standards.
* Oversee kitchen security and closing security procedures.
* Oversee kitchen safety by monitoring and training employees in proper equipment use and technique, proper food holding temperatures, and proper food storage.
* Schedule staff on a monthly basis.
* Train and supervise direct reports. Prepare annual reviews.
* Attend and participate in Menu Planning, Management Team and ED meetings.
* Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Secondary Duties
* Recommend training programs to staff.
* Assist in continued training and development of staff.
* Special projects assigned by Executive Chef.
* Other duties as assigned.
Supervises
Staff: up to 20; Students: up to 20
Posting and Contact Information
Posting Date: 06/19/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Application Deadline: See posting
Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300
Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900
Posting Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Events Services
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence informs its mission. Candidates should articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith and in their profession.
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