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Upper Crust Food Service

Sous Chef

College Station, TX · On-site

$41K - $55K/yr

Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country. At Upper Crust Food Service, YOU are the crucial ingredient for providing fresh ...

Upper Crust Food Service

Sous Chef

College Station, TX · On-site

$41K - $55K/yr

Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country. At Upper Crust Food Service, YOU are the crucial ingredient for providing fresh ...

Upper Crust Food Service

Sous Chef

College Station, TX · On-site

$41K - $55K/yr

Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country. At Upper Crust Food Service, YOU are the crucial ingredient for providing fresh ...

ssagroup

Executive Chef

Snook, TX

$62K - $85K/yr

Executive Chef Position Title: Executive Chef Reports to: General Manager Responsibilities * Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, and progressively coach kitchen personnel as appropriate. * Develop ...

ssagroup

Executive Chef

Snook, TX

$62K - $85K/yr

Executive Chef Position Title: Executive Chef Reports to: General Manager Responsibilities * Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, and progressively coach kitchen personnel as appropriate. * Develop ...

Compass Group

Executive Sous Chef

College Station, TX

$60K - $65K/yr

Job Summary This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will ...

Compass Group

Executive Sous Chef

College Station, TX · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Job Summary This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will ...

Compass Group

Executive Sous Chef

College Station, TX · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Job Summary This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will ...

Unidine

Executive Sous Chef

College Station, TX · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Job Summary This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will ...

Sodexo

Executive Chef 2

Huntsville, TX · On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

About the job Take on a leadership position where your vision and expertise will drive culinary excellence. You'll lead the charge in standardizing operations, fostering team development, and ...

Sodexo

Executive Chef 2

Huntsville, TX · On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

About the job Take on a leadership position where your vision and expertise will drive culinary excellence. You'll lead the charge in standardizing operations, fostering team development, and ...

Sodexo

Executive Chef 2

Huntsville, TX · On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

About the job Take on a leadership position where your vision and expertise will drive culinary excellence. You'll lead the charge in standardizing operations, fostering team development, and ...

Sodexo

Executive Chef 2

Huntsville, TX

$64K - $83K/yr

About the job Take on a leadership position where your vision and expertise will drive culinary excellence. You'll lead the charge in standardizing operations, fostering team development, and ...

The Koch Group

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Outside Sales Representative

College Station, TX · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

... The Koch Group is a leading supplemental health and life insurance provider for middle-income American families. What separates us from the typical insurance job is our support and training ...

Traditions Club Bryan LP

LINE COOK

Bryan, TX · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Notifies Sous Chef of expected shortages. * Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary. * Sets-up, maintains and breaks down prep cook station. * Covers, dates and neatly ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for chef in Bryan, TX is $22.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.53 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a chef do?

A chef is a professional cook who is responsible for preparing meals, developing menus, and overseeing kitchen operations in restaurants, hotels, or other food establishments. Chefs ensure food quality, safety, and presentation standards are met, and often manage other kitchen staff. Their duties may include ordering ingredients, maintaining inventory, and creating new recipes. Chefs may specialize in specific types of cuisine or cooking techniques. They play a key role in delivering a memorable dining experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chef, you need strong culinary skills, creativity in menu development, and comprehensive knowledge of food safety standards, typically supported by culinary school training or relevant experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, recipe management software, and food hygiene certifications (such as ServSafe) is highly valuable. Exceptional organizational ability, teamwork, and leadership are critical soft skills for managing kitchen staff and maintaining a positive work environment. These competencies are essential for delivering high-quality dishes efficiently, ensuring kitchen safety, and running a successful culinary operation.

What are common challenges chefs face in maintaining consistency across dishes and shifts?

Chefs often encounter challenges in ensuring that every dish meets the restaurant’s quality and presentation standards, particularly when managing a team with varying skill levels or during busy service periods. Maintaining consistency requires strong communication, standardized recipes, and rigorous training for all kitchen staff. Additionally, chefs must monitor ingredient quality and adapt quickly to supply changes, all while leading by example to uphold the restaurant’s reputation. Overcoming these challenges is key to delivering a reliable dining experience and building trust with patrons.

What is the difference between Chef vs Cook?

AspectChefCook
CredentialsFormal culinary training or certifications often preferredMinimal formal training, on-the-job experience common
Work EnvironmentProfessional kitchens, restaurants, hotelsVaries from home kitchens to restaurants, catering
Job ResponsibilitiesMenu planning, supervising kitchen staff, quality controlFood preparation, cooking, basic kitchen tasks
Industry UsageHigh-end restaurants, culinary institutionsWidespread across all food service settings

While both chefs and cooks work in kitchens and prepare food, chefs typically have formal training, oversee kitchen operations, and work in professional or upscale environments. Cooks usually focus on food preparation and cooking tasks, often with less formal education, and work in a variety of settings. The role of a chef involves leadership and menu development, whereas a cook primarily executes recipes and prepares dishes.

Is 25 too late to become a chef?

Becoming a chef at 25 is not too late, as many chefs start their careers in their twenties or later. Success in the culinary industry depends on skills, training, and experience, which can be gained through culinary schools, apprenticeships, or on-the-job training at any age.
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Sous Chef

College Station, TX • On-site

Upper Crust Food Service
Catering • 51 - 200 employees

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 68 rated caterers

Great coworkers

People enjoy working here

Respectful managers

Learn more about Upper Crust Food Serviceexternal

$41K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face. That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we've remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.
At Upper Crust Food Service, YOU are the crucial ingredient for providing fresh healthy Greek life food nationwide. Our Chefs enjoy a lifestyle that is unmatched in the hospitality industry with very few late nights and weekend hours.
Sous Chefs are responsible for supporting the Head Chef in food preparation, management of additional staff, maintaining a clean kitchen/dining room, and ensuring best practices with safety and sanitation. Maintain outstanding communication with management and customers. Consistently deliver outstanding products and customer service.
If you are excited to create cool from-scratch food and make people happy every day, APPLY NOW. We're currently looking for a classically trained Sous Chef who is driven by their love and passion for food.
What's in it for you?
  • Very few late nights and weekend hours
  • Time off for most holidays
  • Paid vacations
  • A competitive 401K with company match
  • Health, dental, vision, and pet insurance

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work with the Head Chef, ensuring that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to specifications or requests.
  • Collaborate with the Chef to create seasonal, relevant and evolving menu concepts
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room
  • Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes
  • Help with unloading, inspecting, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
  • Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations.
  • Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
  • Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.
  • Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
  • Understand food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
  • Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
  • Be familiar with the industry's best practices

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • 2+ years of food service skills or related experience preferred
  • Have experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting.
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
  • High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, is preferred.

Special Demands:
  • The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.
  • Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
  • Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
  • Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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