Executive Sous Chef at Moody Bible Institute

Objective

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef and Dining Services Director, to perform general and specific cooking duties, supervising, training, and scheduling cooks and kitchen workers.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Educate and develop nutritional values, adapting meals to guest needs
• Train, schedule, and supervise full-time Cooks and part-time student prep cooks
• Responsible for developing the PTS KC Supervisor through weekly one-on-one meetings and daily interaction with the PTS staff.
• Responsible for delegating duties, assigning specific tasks, and ensure all action stations are covered and all team members are prepared for each day  
• Responsible for training and development of staff on proper operation of all equipment and execution of action stations. 
• Responsible for maintaining proper attitude and communication between the Executive Chef and Full and part-time staff to ensure proper workflow and maintain good crew morale and guest service. 
• Oversee the cold and hot production.
• Responsible for proper preparation, servicing, distribution, and cleanup of all cold and hot food menu requirements to their proper venue – Catering, Commons and SDR. 
• Responsible for ensuring that the Kitchen, Serveries, and all related areas are kept clean, sanitary, and safe following Chicago Health Department and Dining Services standards at all times and see that assigned personnel are in proper and clean uniforms, including the availability of clean towels throughout the day. 
• Responsible to ensure proper quantities of product is prepared for the each Serving Line and Action Stations in the Commons and SDR including specialty toppings and backup supplies. 
• Assist the Executive Chef in developing new products and evaluating current recipes to ensure accurate production and provide students with interesting and wholesome menu options.
• Stay updated on menu trends and collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to enhance culinary skills and knowledge.
• Support the execution of catering services.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Three years of high volume food prep and cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution.
• Superior organizational skills and careful attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High School Diploma or GED
• Certificate in Food Service Sanitation (ServSafe) within six months of hire date
• Able to work in the US legally without sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

• Five years of high-volume food prep and cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution.
• Two years of prior supervisory experience in the food service industry.
• Culinary Degree.

Work Environment/Conditions

Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God’s Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant’s heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.

This is a full-time position that works on the Moody Bible Institute Chicago campus.

This position is based in the back of the house kitchen and storeroom and involves using standard restaurant equipment such as knives, ovens, steamers, meat slicers, and scales. Applicants must be able to stand on their feet for periods of four hours at a time and physically capable of frequently lifting and moving boxes and items weighing 40 pounds, as well as occasionally lifting items weighing up to 60 pounds. Additionally, candidates must be physically capable of performing duties that involve repetitive motions, such as stirring, slicing, bending, and lifting, including moving boxes from the storeroom to the kitchen and placing heavy pans into and removing them from ovens.

Additional Information

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI’s Christian identity.  Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.

We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category.  As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards.