Sous Chef Jobs in Indiana

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

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago

The Sous Chef must have the ability to fill in for the cook during time off, PDO and vacations....

Cook II - Cavanaughs

  • Evansville, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 2 days ago

. • Stirs and strains soups and sauces, grill, sauté, and expedite as well as possess good knife skills. • Weighs and measures designated ingredients. • Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and...

Sous Chef

  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 6 days ago

Strong knife skills and understanding various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. Excellent record of kitchen and staff management....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 8 days ago

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Heritage Pointe of Ft. Wayne - 5250 Heritage Parkway, Fort Wayne, IN 46835....

Cook II

  • Terre Haute, IN
  • 12 days ago
  • Terre Haute, IN
  • 12 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Sous Chef (Corporate Food Services) - IN

  • Spencer, IN
  • 15 days ago
  • Spencer, IN
  • 15 days ago

Job Summary As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions....

Sous Chef

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 17 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 17 days ago

RH is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to play a key leadership role in our culinary team....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 19 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 19 days ago

Morrison Living Morrison Living is hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location: Heritage Pointe of Ft. Wayne - 5250 Heritage Parkway, Fort Wayne, IN 46835....

Catering Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 20 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 20 days ago

Location: IUPUI We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING SOUS CHEF - HOURLY position....

Catering Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 21 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 21 days ago

Location: IUPUI We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING SOUS CHEF - HOURLY position....

Sous Chef - Hard Rock Cafe

  • Gary, IN
  • 21 days ago
  • Gary, IN
  • 21 days ago

Overview POSITION SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is responsible for overseeing food preparation on all shifts for an assigned food outlet to ensure quality food and guest satisfaction....

Sous Chef

  • Hanover, IN
  • 22 days ago
  • Hanover, IN
  • 22 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The sous chef assists the culinary team in overseeing the production of food in all stations of the kitchen and supervision of hourly team members....

Sous Chef - Butler University

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 29 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 29 days ago

Job Summary Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

Cook II - PRN

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 30+ days ago

Division: Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: Hospital Req ID: 21986 Schedule : PRN/Per Diem Shift : Varied (Days/Evenings) Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health &...

Traveling Sous Chef

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 30+ days ago

Traveling Sous Chef Location: Fort Wayne, IN Traveling Sous Chef StoryPoint Group Travel will be within our senior living communities in the Midwest Position Summary: The Traveling sous chef is responsible...

Demographic Data for Indiana

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Indiana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Indiana offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.6%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
High School or GED
21.4%
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 Indiana
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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