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Toledo Zoo
Sous Chef
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A Sous Chef hands on and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Sous chefs fill in as leaders for the head chef, and get involved in preparing food like station chefs when needed.
$54,570 / year median in Ohio
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Sous ChefToledo Zoo & AquariumThe Toledo Zoo is currently seeking a full-time Sous Chef. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking, organized individual interested in working in a high volume and fast-paced environment while supporting our mission to: Enjoy. Inspire. Educate. Act! Under limited supervision, the Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in the daily activities of the catering department. They provide supervision, training and guidance to subordinate kitchen personnel. Perform duties related to catering services such as menu development, training staff, monitoring food production and food quality, and running the kitchen when Chef is not there. This position reports to the Executive Chef, is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over forty (40) in a work week.
Minimum Training and ExperienceFormal education in a Culinary Arts or Hospitality program preferred with a minimum of two years of experience in a similar capacity. A combination of education and experience may be considered to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to fill the position. Supervisory experience is preferred for the position. Must have a valid drivers license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier. Must be at least 21+ years of age. The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. Toledo Zoo full-time and part-time employees have exclusive access to PNC EarnedIt, powered by DailyPay. This voluntary benefit allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday, including pay for hours worked that same day. Learn more here.
The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Training and ExperienceFormal education in a Culinary Arts or Hospitality program preferred with a minimum of two years of experience in a similar capacity. A combination of education and experience may be considered to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to fill the position. Supervisory experience is preferred for the position. Must have a valid drivers license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier. Must be at least 21+ years of age. The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. Toledo Zoo full-time and part-time employees have exclusive access to PNC EarnedIt, powered by DailyPay. This voluntary benefit allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday, including pay for hours worked that same day. Learn more here.
The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.