A Day in the

Life:

As a Sous Chef, your day is centered around keeping kitchen operations consistent, organized, and ready for service. You focus on coordinating food preparation, ensuring recipes are followed, and maintaining quality across everything that goes out. When needed, you step in to support planning and directing production, helping keep the rhythm of the kitchen steady from prep through service. A key ingredient of this role is keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. You monitor production levels, manage inventory flow, and maintain clean, well‑organized work areas while meeting food safety and handling standards. From checking temperatures to preparing orders and tracking supplies, the work stays active throughout the day, making it a strong fit for someone who values consistency, structure, and attention to detail. What you bring to the table:

Food Preparation Expertise:

Experience preparing food using standard recipes and production methods in a high‑volume setting

Kitchen Coordination:

Managing workflow, production timing, and order efficiency during service Attention to

Detail:

Accuracy in portioning, temperature control, and presentation standards

Organization & Time Management:

Handling multiple tasks while maintaining structure in a fast‑paced kitchen

Food Safety & Sanitation Knowledge:

Knowledge of safe food handling, hygiene standards, and regulatory requirements

Inventory & Product Flow:

Maintaining proper stock levels, rotation practices, and minimizing waste

Operational Awareness:

Following kitchen procedures, production systems, and equipment guidelines

Communication Skills:

Clear exchange of information related to production needs, quality standards, and kitchen operations

Adaptability:

Maintaining consistency during changing priorities, service demands, and production levels

Physical Capability:

Comfort with standing for extended periods, handling equipment, and lifting up to 55 lbs.

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older At least 4 years of progressive experience in high‑volume food production, catering, or a related environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Prior supervisory or kitchen leadership experience in a food service environment required Food Safety Certification required and must maintain a valid Food Handler's Permit Availability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Bachelor's degree in food preparation, nutrition, hospitality, or related field preferred Why you will choose us: Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better! We also provide a variety of benefits including: Inclusive work culture built on belonging Competitive Wages paid weekly Flexible work schedules Associate discounts Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development. Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) Vacation / Paid Time Off Our Values We put people first. We are customer driven. We value different perspectives. We raise the bar. We act as owners. We are one team. We build belonging. We are committed to a healthy future.