Job Description
🍽️ Sous Chef – $23.30/hr+ | Sandy Cove Ministries | Maryland, USA
Location: Maryland, near the Chesapeake Bay
Starting Pay: $23.30/hour (with potential increase based on performance)
Position Type: Full-time | Non-Exempt
Reports To: Executive Chef
🧑🍳 Position Overview:
Sandy Cove Ministries is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen team, ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation, and contribute to an outstanding dining experience for guests.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise and train kitchen staff
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Plan and prepare weekly and special event menus
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Order food and supplies on a weekly basis
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Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure quality
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Cook meals and accommodate special dietary requests
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Oversee dining room service
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Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards
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Participate in scheduling, inventory, and day-to-day operations
✅ Requirements:
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2+ years of experience in food service leadership
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Culinary certificate or equivalent kitchen experience
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SERV Safe or similar food handling certification
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Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work efficiently, independently, and under pressure
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Basic technology and organizational skills
❤️ What We Value:
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A personal relationship with Jesus Christ
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A heart for serving others and aligning with Sandy Cove’s mission: helping people connect with God and each other