Production Sous Chef
Quick answer
Community Foodbank of New Jersey is hiring a Senior Production Sous Chef (New Jersey-based) paying $63,982 - $86,583 to oversee meal production and ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for community feeding programs.
- Role
- Production Sous Chef
- Organization
- Community Foodbank of New Jersey
- Location
- New Jersey, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $63,982 - $86,583
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The Community Foodbank of New Jersey is seeking a Production Sous Chef to oversee daily meal production and ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for community feeding programs.
What you'll do
- Assist the Executive Chef in planning and overseeing catering food production and execution.
- Lead the preparation, cooking, packaging, and presentation of food for on-site and off-site catering events.
- Coordinate daily catering production schedules with the production kitchen.
- Supervise kitchen staff during catering production and event execution.
- Monitor food safety and sanitation practices.
What it takes
- Minimum of 8-10 years of industry experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager or equivalent in a high-volume kitchen environment.
- Verified ServSafe Certification.
- Degrees Culinary Arts or Food Service Management from an accredited university or equivalent industry experience required.
- 3-5 years of experience in Food Service coupled with agility and emotional intelligence to lead a complex team.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, generous sick/personal time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, organization-wide engagement days for rest and reflection, professional development opportunities, recognition and belonging initiatives, retirement planning through a 401(k) program with a company match.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in New Jersey, USA.
What is the compensation range?
The salary range for this position is $63,982 - $86,583.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 8-10 years of industry experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent role, ServSafe Certification, and a degree in Culinary Arts or Food Service Management from an accredited university.
How to apply
Apply directly on Community Foodbank of New Jersey's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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