Overview Coborn's Market & Table is hiring a Sous Chef to help bring our new, in-store restaurants to life! You will focus of this position is to support daily kitchen operations-jumping in wherever needed, setting the standard for excellence, and helping the team deliver consistently great food. If you love organization as much as creativity, take pride in food safety, and enjoy mentoring others, this role has your name on it. What You Will Do: Culinary Execution & Line Support Oversee daily preparation and cooking of menu items to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation. Assist in menu item preparation, recipe adherence, and ingredient prep as needed. Conduct daily line checks, including food temperatures, freshness, and presentation standards. Master all BOH line positions (saute, broiler, pantry, prep, etc.) and step into any station as business demands. Sanitation, Cleanliness & Food Safety Enforce impeccable cleanliness and sanitation standards across all kitchen areas. Maintain waste, temperature and illness logs in compliance with health codes and company policy. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety regulations. Lead staff in daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning procedures. Inventory & Waste Management: Monitor inventory usage, conduct regular counts, and report variances. Implement waste control practices to minimize product loss. Assist with ordering and receiving to ensure accuracy, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Collaboration & Communication Parter with Chef de Cuisine to maintain smooth kitchen operations and mentor and train kitchen staff on recipes, prep methods, equipment use and safety protocols. Provide input to the Chef de Cuisine on menu development, ingredient quality, and operational improvements. Special Events Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of special events, seasonal promotions, and catering functions. Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine to ensure events are executed seamlessly and on schedule. Adapt quickly to event-specific menus, unique service styles, or higher production volumes. Perform other duties within the department or other areas as assigned. Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Observe and enforce all company policies, rules, and safety practices. What's In It For Me? Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn's, we're committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace-one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures. We're proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including: 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus locations. Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit! Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation) Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday! Sunday Premium Pay - an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply) Paid Military Leave Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more! Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development 401(k) plan options - we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - yes, we're employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit! Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs Additional Voluntary Benefits - such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances If you're hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance! Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age Culinary degree is preferred but not required. A minimum of two years of professional cooking experience, preferably in a high-volume food service environment We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an Pay Range USD $24.00 - USD $33.00 /Hr. Company Introduction Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborn's, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, we'd love to talk to you about joining our team! Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, Sullivan's Foods, and Kessler's. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experience-both in-store and online-focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do. Coborn's, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn's Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy's Liquor, and Captain Jack's brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborn's Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center. EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
