Sous Chef - Catering & Events Normandy Catering Wickliffe, OH Job Details Full-time $20 - $30 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Food waste mitigation Packing Production planning Organizational skills Time management Full Job Description Normandy Catering | Greater Cleveland, Ohio Normandy Catering, a premier Northeast Ohio catering and foodservice company serving the Cleveland area since 1978, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, dependable chef who enjoys variety and wants to work beyond the traditional restaurant environment. Our culinary team produces everything from upscale weddings and corporate events to large-scale catered functions and foodservice operations. Position Responsibilities The Sous Chef will work closely with our Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to: Assist with daily food production and preparation for catered events Prepare and execute high-quality food for weddings, corporate events, social events and large-scale functions Supervise and direct kitchen staff during preparation and production Ensure recipes, portion standards, presentation and food quality are consistently maintained Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory and proper product rotation Coordinate production schedules to ensure events are prepared accurately and on time Maintain proper food safety, sanitation and temperature-control procedures Assist with loading, packing and organization of food and equipment for off-premise events Help manage food costs, waste and overall kitchen efficiency Step into a leadership role when senior culinary management is unavailable What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of professional culinary experience , with experience as a Sous Chef, Lead Cook or similar leadership position. Candidates should have strong culinary and knife skills, excellent organization and time-management abilities, and the ability to remain calm and productive in a fast-paced environment. Catering, banquet, hotel or high-volume production experience is highly desirable. You must be dependable, professional and comfortable working as part of a team. Because catering schedules vary, evening and weekend availability is required , particularly during our busiest event seasons.

Pay:

$20.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person