Sous Chef Jobs in Trumbull, CT

A Sous Chef, often considered as the right hand of the Executive Chef, plays a crucial role in managing kitchen operations in the culinary industry. The Sous Chef is responsible for developing menus, assisting in food preparation, maintaining kitchen inventory, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Furthermore, they collaborate closely with the Executive Chef in creating innovative recipes, designing special dishes, and managing kitchen budgets. They also step in and take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Important skills for a Sous Chef include strong culinary abilities, leadership skills, creativity, time management and excellent communication skills. They should be familiar with kitchen health and safety regulations and often require food handling certification. Typical roles a person might hold before advancing to a Sous Chef position include Line Cook, Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef. Formal culinary education, such as a degree from a culinary institute, along with several years of practical experience in the kitchen, are normally required to be considered for a Sous Chef position.

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Sous Chef

  • Trumbull, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT
  • 9 days ago

The Sous Chef works collaboratively with the Executive Chef, Community Managers and other Culinary and Dining team members....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Hamden, CT (15 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hamden, CT (15 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Location: Quinnipiac University We are hiring immediately for a SOUS CHEF position. Address: 305 Sherman Avenue. Hamden, CT 06518 Note: online applications accepted only....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Hamden, CT (18 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hamden, CT (18 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Location: Quinnipiac University We are hiring immediately for a SOUS CHEF position. Address : 305 Sherman Avenue. Hamden, CT 06518 Note: online applications accepted only....

Seeking Servers, Sous Chefs & Line Cooks

  • New Haven, CT (14 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 18 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (14 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 18 days ago

Seeking Servers, Sous Chefs & Line Cooks (New Haven) compensation: 200day ** *Join the Chef Perrin Catering Team* We're looking for passionate, professional **servers and cooks** to join our fast-growing...

Sous Chef

  • Pound Ridge, NY (19 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Pound Ridge, NY (19 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 27 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Sous Chef supervises the hourly kitchen team and assumes responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Sous Chef....

Sous Chef

  • Northport, NY (24 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Northport, NY (24 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 27 days ago

Sous Chef (Northport) Dietz Golf Corp - Crab Meadow GC 220 WATERSIDE AVENUE compensation: $20-$25 depending on experience employment type: job title: Kitchen Staff - Cook Looking for someone to assist...

Cook II PRN

  • North Branford, CT (22 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • North Branford, CT (22 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 27 days ago

Now accepting applications for a Full-time Cook II with restaurant experience. Experience in preparing high-quality food from scratch according to standardized recipes and instructions preferred....

Sous Chef

  • Bridgeport, CT (6 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (6 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

We're looking for a Sous Chef who shares our passion and commitment to making extraordinary dining experiences for all of the dining venues that serve our residents....

Lead Cook/Sous Chef

  • Woodbridge, CT (12 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodbridge, CT (12 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Lead Cook/Sous Chef DESCRIPTION Now HIring for our - FT Lead Cook/Sous Chef Tuesday thru Saturday availability 7am thu 6:30pm Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience....

Private Sous Chef

  • Bedford, NY (22 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bedford, NY (22 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Live-Out Private Sous Chefs needed for family in Bedford, Westchester ($125,000 to $135,000) All Benefits, Bonuses, Health Ins. and Vacation Pay (5 day workweek) Some light travel is necessary!...

Sous Chef

  • Westport, CT (11 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westport, CT (11 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

We are looking for a sous chef who brings the bartaco experience to life through the food we cook and breathes our touchstones....

Sous Chef-Stamford

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

The Sous Chef makes sure that food quality and presentation are of the highest standards from kitchen to the table....

Food Service - Sous Chef

  • Norwalk, CT (15 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (15 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Sous Chef Who are we : SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more....

Sous Chef

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef to ensure menu items are executed with excellence in the restaurant. Additionally, the Sous Chef supports managing quality in all aspects of their job....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Trumbull, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Trumbull, CT offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.3%
High School or GED
21.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sous Chefs in Trumbull, CT
None
40.9%
2-4 years
25.9%
Less than 1 year
23.4%
1-2 years
6.2%
4-6 years
3.7%


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