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Jackson's Old Chatham House

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Sous Chef / Cook

Old Chatham, NY · On-site

$800 - $1.2K/wk

Join our dynamic team as a Sous Chef / Cook in a high-paced, productive, and creative kitchen. This role offers opportunities for growth in income and responsibilities while working alongside great ...

Roots & Revelry

Sous Chef

Birmingham, AL

$46K - $63K/yr

A sous chef is tasked with ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, preparing food and sauces, and ... The lead line cook's duties usually involve: Preparing Food One of the main tasks given to a lead ...

10th and Piedmont / G's Midtown

Sous Chef

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

A sous chef is tasked with ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, preparing food and sauces, and ... The lead line cook's duties usually involve: Preparing Food One of the main tasks given to a lead ...

Roots & Revelry

Sous Chef

Birmingham, AL

$46K - $63K/yr

A sous chef is tasked with ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, preparing food and sauces, and ... The lead line cook's duties usually involve: Preparing Food One of the main tasks given to a lead ...

The Porch

Lead Cook/Sous Chef

Tempe, AZ

$23 - $24/hr

As a Lead Cook/Sous Chef, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant and help us delight our customers with mouthwatering dishes as well as leading a ...

Alta Via & Alta Via Pizzeria

Sous Chef

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

The Sous Chef ensures all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards. * The Sous Chef acts as a back-up ...

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AlohaHP

Cook / Sous Chef

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$21 - $22/hr

Cook / Sous Chef Lead with Purpose. Cook with Care. Help Feed Hawaii's Kūpuna. Location: Nursing Home Facility - Oahu Pay: $21-$22 per hour - Paid Weekly Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday, 4:30 AM - 1:00 ...

ARFETTA INC

Sous Chef / Line Cook

Orangeburg, NY · On-site

$950 - $1.2K/wk

Seeking a sous chef/prep cook for a full time position. This is a year round position, not seasonal. We prefer someone that can easily commute here (preferably in Rockland/Bergen County). This is a ...

ARFETTA INC

Sous Chef / Line Cook

Orangeburg, NY

$950 - $1.2K/wk

Seeking a sous chef/prep cook for a full time position. This is a year round position, not seasonal. We prefer someone that can easily commute here (preferably in Rockland/Bergen County). This is a ...

Congress Hall

Sous Chef

Cape May, NJ

$75K - $80K/yr

Lead Cooks, Line cooks, general kitchen personnel Position Overview: The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for the daily operation and activities of all culinary outlets at Congress Hall Hotel. This ...

Eleven

Sous Chef

Pittsburgh, PA

$48K - $65K/yr

The Sous Chef ensures all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards. * The Sous Chef acts as a back-up ...

Eleven

Sous Chef

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

The Sous Chef ensures all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards. * The Sous Chef acts as a back-up ...

ARFETTA INC

Sous Chef / Line Cook

Orangeburg, NY

$950 - $1.2K/wk

Seeking a sous chef/prep cook for a full time position. This is a year round position, not seasonal. We prefer someone that can easily commute here (preferably in Rockland/Bergen County). This is a ...

Char & Lemon

Sous Chef

Oxford, CT · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

As a line cook, you will be committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation ... Sous Chef Responsibilities include but not limited to: Maintaining quality control and consistency ...

Char & Lemon

Sous Chef

Oxford, CT

$49K - $66K/yr

As a line cook, you will be committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation ... Sous Chef Responsibilities include but not limited to: Maintaining quality control and consistency ...

the Chef Agency

Sous Chef

Mystic, CT · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Medical- 100% paid for individual, 401K 4% match after 1 year Seeking a motivated Sous Chef to join a chef-driven restaurant focused on scratch cooking, strong ingredients, and consistently well ...

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How much do sous cook jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for sous cook in the United States is $58,998.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $67,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sous cook?

To thrive as a Sous Cook, you need strong culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and experience in kitchen operations, often supported by formal culinary training or certifications. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and food handling certifications like ServSafe are typically required. Leadership, time management, and effective communication are critical soft skills for coordinating kitchen staff and ensuring smooth service. These competencies are vital for maintaining high food quality, operational efficiency, and a safe, collaborative kitchen environment.

What is a sous cook?

Sous cooks, often referred to as sous chefs, are culinary professionals who work directly under the head chef in a kitchen. They are responsible for assisting in food preparation, supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, and maintaining kitchen organization. Sous cooks play a critical role in overseeing daily operations, managing inventory, and ensuring that dishes are prepared according to the chef's standards. Their position requires strong leadership, multitasking abilities, and a deep understanding of culinary techniques.

What are some typical challenges a sous cook might face in a busy kitchen environment?

A Sous Cook often encounters challenges such as managing time efficiently during high-volume service, ensuring food consistency and quality under pressure, and coordinating effectively with both the head chef and the rest of the kitchen staff. Adapting quickly to last-minute menu changes or ingredient shortages is also common. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential to maintain smooth kitchen operations and uphold safety standards.

What is the difference between Sous Cook vs Line Cook?

AspectSous CookLine Cook
CredentialsHigh school diploma, culinary training, experienceHigh school diploma, culinary training, experience
Work EnvironmentAssists head chef, supervises kitchen staff, manages kitchen operationsPrepares specific dishes, works on a designated station during service
ResponsibilitiesOversees kitchen, supports cooking process, quality controlPrepares menu items, follows recipes, maintains station
Usage in IndustryCommonly found in restaurants, hotels, cateringFound in similar settings, often working directly on the line during service

The main difference between a Sous Cook and a Line Cook is that the Sous Cook has supervisory responsibilities and oversees kitchen operations, while the Line Cook focuses on preparing specific dishes during service. Both roles require culinary skills and experience, but the Sous Cook typically has more leadership duties.

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Infographic showing various Sous Cook job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, and 31% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $58,998 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

Cascade Park Retirement Center

Woodburn, OR • On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

We are hiring for a full-time cook/prep cook/sous cook. 
Position Summary
The Cook/Sous Chef prepares nutritious, high quality meals with a hospitality focus for residents enjoyment in accordance with all laws, regulations and company standards Reports to the Dining Services Director.
Qualifications
  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have 1 year scratch food preparation experience
  • Must have prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups
  • Must be able to be ServSafe certified
Primary Job Responsibilities
  • Maintains system to ensure timely meal services
  • Checks daily menu and special events calendar to ensure necessary food and supplies are available
  • Prepares meals meeting nutritional requirements as well as appetizing in appearance
  • Garnishes plates to enhance overall dining experience
  • Prepares food based on standardized recipes
  • Makes only authorized substitutions
  • Seasons food appropriately
  • Serves food based on established portion controls
  • Assists in preparation of special meals and for special events
  • Estimates portions and utilizes leftovers appropriately to reduce food costs
  • Operates kitchen within state and county regulations including sanitation, food storage, recordkeeping, food temperatures, portion sizes, chemical usage/storage
  • Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently: steamer, oven, grill, meat slicer, mixer, grinder, dishwasher, etc.
  • Maintains cooler and freezer properly: dates and labels food, no food on floor, etc.
  • Assists with putting up stock on delivery days
  • Assists with daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, putting up stock, removing trash and boxes, cleaning steam table and checking water levels
  • Completes daily cleaning assignments
  • Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment
  • Follows local and state handwashing procedures to ensure food safety
  • Assists with supervisory duties in absence of Dining Services Director
Additional Requirements
  • Must enjoy serving seniors
  • Must demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality
  • Must demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability
  • Must work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
  • Must demonstrate effective communication skills
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
  • Must demonstrate good planning skills
  • Must be able to multi task and meet deadlines
  • Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with Company standards
  • Must be able to receive and resolve complaints graciously
  • Must be responsive to resident requests
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park's Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training
Who We Are
At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership and personal ethics are not only valued, but expected of all our associates. Our "people come first" approach ensures that excellence, respect and outstanding service are apparent in all we do as an organization. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning and contributing. Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations, on behalf of their residents. They have learned that those who go the extra mile receive rewards happiness of heart and peace of mind.

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