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Sous Chef Cathedral Kitchen Camden, NJ Job Details Full-time | Contract $42,000 - $49,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Food provided Retirement plan Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food service health code compliance ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification Safety regulations Driver's License Institutional kitchen experience Food safety sanitizing procedures Production planning Packaging Organizational skills ServSafe Food Manager Certification Full Job Description Sous Chef - Contract Kitchen Cathedral Kitchen is a nonprofit organization in Camden that uses food to change lives. Through our meal programs, culinary training, workforce development, and contract food service operations, we nourish, empower, and employ individuals throughout South Jersey. Our 1506 Contract Kitchen operates 365 days a year and produces approximately 2,000 nutritious meals daily for community partners and residential programs. We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven Sous Chef to join our Culinary Operations team and help lead daily production while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The Sous Chef is a hands-on leader responsible for supervising daily kitchen operations, supporting staff development, ensuring food safety compliance, and producing high-quality meals in a fast-paced production environment. This position works closely with the Senior Sous Chef, Executive Chef, and Director of Culinary Operations to ensure operational excellence while supporting Cathedral Kitchen's mission. Position Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the daily production of approximately 2,000 meals for Cathedral Kitchen's contract meal programs.
• Lead daily food preparation, cooking, packaging, and service while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Coordinate production schedules to ensure all meals are prepared, packaged, and delivered on time.
• Supervise and work alongside cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, porters, and volunteers during daily operations.
• Ensure recipes, production sheets, portion sizes, and nutritional standards are followed consistently.
• Create and distribute daily production sheets and assign work responsibilities to kitchen staff.
• Assist with menu execution and operational improvements.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation, packaging, and delivery.
• Receive deliveries, inspect products, rotate inventory using FIFO, and maintain inventory records.
• Assist with food ordering and communicate inventory needs.
• Incorporate and document donated food products.
• Assist with monthly inventories.
• Maintain sanitation standards in accordance with ServSafe and health regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of production, storage, and loading areas.
• Train, coach, and mentor kitchen staff.
• Provide daily supervision and performance feedback.
• Support cross-training initiatives.
• Assist with Culinary Arts Training Program students.
• Support catering production and special events.
• Maintain production records, temperature logs, and sanitation logs.
• Identify efficiencies, reduce food waste, and maintain food cost objectives.
• Serve as acting kitchen leader in the absence of the Senior Sous Chef.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
• Minimum four (4) years of culinary experience in a high-volume production kitchen.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• ServSafe Manager Certification required or obtainable within six months.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory control, and large-scale food production.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as needed.

Reporting Relationship Reports to:

Senior Sous Chef Department:

Culinary Operations - 1506 Contract Kitchen Schedule

• Full-Time
• Approximately 40-50 hours per week
• Seven-day availability required; schedule varies based on operational needs.

Cathedral Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter via Indeed explaining your interest in the position and why you would be a strong addition to the Cathedral Kitchen team.

Job Types:

Contract, Full-time Pay:

$42,000.00 - $49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Food provided Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Sous Chef:

3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

ServSafe Manager (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person