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Sous Chef

Dining On The Edge
Orofino, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,

please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2479939

Sous Chef:

We are seeking a full-time talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our

culinary leadership

team. The ideal candidate is passionate about high-quality cuisine,

thrives in a fast-paced

kitchen, and is ready to support the Executive Chef in delivering

exceptional dining experiences.

This role is perfect for a creative, hands-on chef who excels in team

mentorship, kitchen

organization, and maintaining exceptional standards

If you enjoy a collaborative, positive kitchen environment and take

pride in both craftsmanship

and leadership, this role may be a strong fit.

Essential Duties

Support the Executive Chef (EC) in daily kitchen operations including

food preparation,

menu planning, and maintaining quality kitchen standards.

Maintain a positive work environment by working and communicating in a

courteous and

professional manner with all guests, co-workers and vendors.

Maintain awareness of all state & federal sanitation procedures and

industry food safety

practices.

Be fully trained and capable in all back-of-house roles, and ready to

step onto the line

whenever needed. Early on, a significant portion of this position will

involve hands-on line

cooking.

Train and support kitchen staff, ensuring full compliance with food

safety regulations and

maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.

Prepare and execute high-quality dishes with consistent flavor, texture,

and presentation.

Supervise assigned stations during service to maintain efficient and

seamless kitchen

operations.

Contribute to the preparation of entrees, sauces, and specialty items,

guaranteeing that

all food meets the restaurants quality and presentation standards.

Track and manage inventory, place orders as needed, and monitor food

costs to support

effective budget control and profitability.

Partner with the Executive Chef to develop new dishes and specials,

integrating seasonal

ingredients and responding to guest trends and preferences.

Verify the quality and presentation of all plates before they leave the

kitchen, ensuring

each dish upholds the restaurants culinary standards.

Lead daily and periodic deep-cleaning efforts to maintain a safe,

sanitary, and well-

organized kitchen at all times

Minimum Qualifications

2 years of professional kitchen experience.

At least 1 year of experience supervising or leading others in a

professional setting.

Ability to effectively lead and motivate kitchen staff, promoting a

positive and productive

work environment

Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, including sauting, roasting,

sauce preparation,

ingredient handling, kitchen equipment, and plating standards

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively

coordinate with kitchen

staff and front-of-house teams.

Proven ability to manage high-pressure service periods and handle

unexpected

challenges with efficiency and professionalism.

Experienced in high volume food production, with a solid understanding

of quality-

focused kitchen operations.

Highly dependable, with a consistent record of punctuality, reliability,

and follow-through

in a fast-paced work environment

Strong numerical skills to manage ingredient ordering, calculate recipe

quantities, and

determine proper portion sizes.

Food Handlers Permit or must be able to obtain within 6 weeks

Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds with

or without

accommodation

Willingness to work all shifts including evenings, weekends, and

holidays depending on

the restaurants hours of operation

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

Formal culinary education or equivalent experience in a professional

kitchen.

3 years of professio nal kitchen experience

Why Work at The Edge:

Competitive pay

Full-time employees (30 hours per week) accrue PTO based on hours

worked, up to 40

hours annually.

Uniforms provided

\*The Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants

will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sex, national

origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,

protected veteran status, disability or any other category protected by

law.

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