Sous Chef

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in leading a team to deliver high-quality food at scale?

At Joseph’s Classic Market, we pride ourselves on being a culinary destination where authentic Italian flavors and elevated prepared foods come together. Our kitchens are the heart of our stores, and the Sous Chef plays a key role in bringing that experience to life.

As a Sous Chef, you will support the Chef in leading daily kitchen operations across Prepared Foods, Catering, and other foodservice areas. You’ll help ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency while developing and motivating a high-performing team that delivers the exceptional products our customers know and love.

Growth & Learning at Joseph’s

This role offers the opportunity to grow your culinary leadership skills in a high-volume, production-driven environment. You’ll gain experience in team development, inventory control, food safety systems, and operational execution. Many of our leaders have grown within the company, and we are committed to supporting individuals who demonstrate leadership, accountability, and a passion for excellence.

Routine Tasks:

• Support the Chef in leading daily kitchen operations across Prepared Foods, Catering, and other foodservice areas
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency, with a focus on authentic Italian flavors
• Follow and enforce food safety standards, including HACCP guidelines for time, temperature, and handling
• Execute production schedules, ensuring proper quantities are prepared while minimizing waste
• Monitor portion control, recipe adherence, and overall product consistency
• Track inventory levels, support ordering, and ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO), labeling, and dating
• Record production data, including prepared quantities and waste, to support forecasting and efficiency
• Train, motivate, and support team members to maintain strong performance and accountability
• Assist in implementing kitchen strategies aligned with company goals and operational standards
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the Kitchen Manager or store leadership

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of experience in high-volume or quantity food production
• ServSafe Certification and/or current Food Manager Certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and kitchen operations
• Ability to accurately measure ingredients, follow recipes, and adjust quantities as needed
• Experience with inventory tracking and basic data entry
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage workload with minimal supervision
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• A passion for serving people

Physical & Work Environment

A Sous Chef works primarily in a kitchen and food production environment. This role involves standing and walking for extended periods, frequent exposure to varying temperatures, and lifting products up to 50 pounds. The position requires working with kitchen equipment and maintaining a fast pace while collaborating closely with team members.

Benefits Include:

• Positive Work Environment
• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Personal Days
• 20% Employee Discount

We’d love to tell you more.

If you have questions about the Sous Chef role, growth opportunities, or what it’s like to work in our Kitchen, we encourage you to reach out. We’re always happy to share more about how you can learn, grow, and thrive at Joseph’s Classic Market.

As part of our hiring process, we ask all candidates to complete a brief Predictive Index (PI) assessment. This helps us understand your strengths and how you may thrive within our team. 

You can complete the assessment here: 

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/76ZK/Chef

Interview Process
At Joseph’s Classic Market, we utilize VidCruiter as part of our interview process. This platform allows candidates to complete video interviews at their convenience, giving our hiring team the opportunity to better understand your experience and qualifications early in the process.

Employment Eligibility
Joseph’s Classic Market participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new employees. As part of the hiring process, employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.