Sous Chef
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
At a Glance
Sous Chef. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1.7–2.3 years. Top skills: Operations, Sanitation, Management.
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Bachelor's degree
1.7–2.3 years
9
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Chefs and Head Cooks
Median Wage
$60,990/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.1%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Sanitation
Restaurant Operation
Culinary Arts
Food Safety And Sanitation
Food Services
Employee Performance Management
Performance Management
Quality Management
Restaurant Management
Culinary Education
Kitchen Management
Fine Dining Experience
Housekeeping
Purchasing
Food Quality Assurance And Control
Braising (Cooking)
Visual Merchandising
Financial Management
Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Common Skills (11)
Operations
Management
Sales
Quality Control
Customer Service
Enthusiasm
Forecasting
Leadership
Problem Solving
Communication
Related Specializations
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