Sous Chef

A sous chef is tasked with ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, preparing food and sauces, and assisting head chefs with service. Candidates for this role need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced and often stressful work environment.

Sous Chef Duties and Responsibilities
Sous Chef are responsible for preparing food for service and helping to make sure the kitchen stays clean, tidy, and operational. The lead line cook’s duties usually involve:

Preparing Food

One of the main tasks given to a lead line cook is helping with the preparation of food for cooking or serving. This may include washing and peeling fruits and vegetables, marinating meat, or preparing sauces. While some kitchens employ prep chefs for this, Sous Chef are often involved with this work.

Follow Orders from Supervisors

Sous Chefs are tasked with various duties as they come in, which are assigned by either the head chef or the supervisor. Line cooks are responsible fo...