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Sous Chef Simply Delicious Catering

• 4.0 Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time $16
• $20 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Teamwork Logistics management Kitchen knives Cooking Driver's License Math Attention to detail Organizational skills Production batch processing Full Job Description Sous Chef
• Upscale Catering & Events Simply Delicious Catering

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Springfield, MO Pay:

Competitive Base Pay +

Lucrative Event Tip Pool Job Type:

Part-Time to start

Schedule:

Mostly Flexible schedule with heavy evening and weekend event coverage during peak wedding and gala seasons About Us Simply Delicious Catering is one of Southwest Missouri's premier catering teams, delivering culinary experiences for high-end weddings, upscale private dinners, and signature 417-area events. We take pride in culinary craftsmanship outside of standard restaurant walls, executing everything from precision-plated dinners and interactive live-action chef stations to curated food stations and standalone buffets. We value the dedication it takes to execute successful offsite events. In addition to a solid base hourly wage or salary, our culinary team participates in an event tip pool, offering rewarding earning potential.

Key Responsibilities Prep Kitchen & Batch Production:

High-volume batch cooking, butchery, sauce production, and advanced food prep according to strict recipe yields and quality standards.

Prep Sheet & Team Management:

Complete daily tasks given on prep sheets, set personal production timelines, and help to ensure the entire kitchen team stays efficient, on schedule, and organized.

On-Site Event Finish & Execution:

Transition from the prep kitchen to the venue, leading the final on-site plating, managing food timing for plated dinners or buffet lines, and overseeing live-action cooking stations.

Inventory & Food Waste Control:

Monitor ingredient pars, conduct weekly inventory counts, and actively manage prep schedules to minimize food waste and optimize food costs.

Food Safety & Compliance:

Maintain a spotless commissary kitchen, strictly enforcing Greene County health codes, correct labeling/rotation (FIFO), and rigorous food safety during bulk cooling and transport.

What We Offer:

Competitive Base Pay paired with an Event Tip Pool A supportive, team-oriented environment. Shift meals and tasting participation A dynamic work environment as each event is unique to the client. Paid travel time between our commercial kitchen & event venues. The opportunity to work at some of the area's most beautiful weddings and premier events.

Requirements & Qualifications Experience:

2 years of professional culinary experience in a Sous Chef, Lead Prep Cook, or Banquet Production role. Strong background in high-volume catering, banquet production, or high-volume hotel prep is highly valued.

Production Mindset:

Mastery of kitchen math, batch recipe scaling, high-yield prep scheduling, and excellent knife skills.

Logistics & Organization:

Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage changing event menus and ensure no detail is missed during event pack-outs.

Adaptability & Stamina:

Ability to pivot smoothly from quiet production days to high-energy event execution, lift up to 50 lbs, and stand for extended periods.

Credentials:

Valid driver's license with a reliable driving record (Required); ServSafe Manager certification (Preferred).

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Shift:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Cooking:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Springfield, MO 65802 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person