Overview
Sous Chef Jobs in West Lafayette, IN at Best Fed Greeks
Ditch the Corporate Kitchen. Join the Family.
Best Fed Greeks isn’t your average collegiate dining service, and we certainly aren’t a massive, faceless corporation. We are a family-oriented, Midwest-based company that treats our culinary team as true partners.
We are looking for a driven, team-focused Sous Chef to be the right-hand to our Executive Chef in Stillwater. If you are passionate about scratch-made food, eager to grow your culinary skills, and ready to escape the grueling, burnout-inducing hours of traditional restaurant kitchens, you belong here.
Why You Will Love Working With Us
- Top-Tier Compensation: We remain the highest paying in our industry, offering well above a standard living wage.
- Unmatched Time Off: Enjoy over 5 weeks of paid time off around the school schedule.
- The University Schedule: Our schedule aligns with the university calendar, giving you built-in breaks and ample time to breathe during the school year.
- Generous Benefits: We provide health insurance options, 401(k) matching, paid incentives, and free meals.
- Corporate-Free Culture: We value supportive relationships, hands-on learning, and a kitchen environment where you actually enjoy coming to work.
What You Will Do
- Be the Right-Hand: Partner with the Executive Chef to prep, season, and cook incredible dishes, ensuring top-tier quality and consistency.
- Step Up and Lead: Confidently take the reins and manage daily kitchen operations, lead the team, and keep things running smoothly when the Executive Chef is away.
- Master the Prep Line: Keep the service line fully stocked, prepped, and ready to roll, especially before and during prime service hours.
- Manage the Goods: Oversee kitchen stock, receive vendor truck deliveries, and strictly enforce our first-in, first-out (FIFO) food rotation for ultimate freshness.
- Maintain the Standard: Keep the kitchen, storage units, and equipment spotless, organized, and well above standard health codes.
- Support the Community: Pitch in during special events (up to 3 per semester) to help provide an unforgettable dining experience for our chapter members.
What You Need to Succeed
- 1 to 2+ years of relevant culinary or kitchen experience.
- A calm, focused demeanor—you thrive under pressure and can prioritize tasks efficiently without losing your cool.
- A strong service mindset, positive attitude, and willingness to learn from and support the Executive Chef.
- ServSafe Certification (or the ability to obtain it within the first available class after hire) and a valid food handler’s card.
- A genuine, undeniable passion for food.
- Physical stamina for a bustling kitchen, including the ability to stay on your feet for extended periods and safely lift 50+ lbs (think unloading vendor trucks and hauling heavy stockpots).
Join the Best Fed Greeks family and help us make a difference in the culinary world.
*EOE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you like dogs?
- Have you ever burned a tray of bacon?
Ability to Commute:
- West Lafayette, IN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- West Lafayette, IN: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Sous Chef
Company: Best Fed Greeks
Location: West Lafayette, IN
