Sous Chef

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Essential Functions

• Ensure a safe, sanitary work environment, which conforms to all standards and regulations.
• Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods as assigned by the Production Chef to ensure that a consistent quality product is produced, which conforms to all established standards.
• Responsible for physical inventory and data entry, recipe management and production data maintenance and production paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Communicate effectively and enthusiastically with the dining staff.
• Develop relationship with clients and anticipate needs and expectations.
• Assume duties of the Production Chef in his/her absence.
• Restricted: Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Occasional lifting & carrying of inventory (60 lbs. or less). Some walking, pushing, and pulling on a regular basis. Unpleasant Exposure Minor Hazard: Moderate exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant but not hazardous odors. Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions. Frequency or severity is limited.

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Culinary training from accredited culinary program, or equivalent training and experience.
• One year related experience.
• Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) effectively with clients, customers, and support staff.
• Ability to multi-task and concentrate on task at hand with constant interruptions.
• This job descriptions covers a position in which the percentage of time spent on the essential functions will vary based on the workload and will ultimately be determined by the supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.