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Rochester Institute of Technology

Startup incubator offering mentorship and resources

Junior Sous Chef

Full-Time
$18 - $19.75
Junior
Bachelor's
Rochester, NY, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Knowledge of culinary environments, techniques, and standards.
  • Knowledge of allergens, food sensitivities, and dietetic restrictions.
  • Skill in time management, organization, and multitasking.
  • Ability to follow New York State, Monroe County, and university health codes related to health, sanitation, and safety.
  • Ability to deliver customer service.
  • A degree or certification in Culinary Arts is required; an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
  • Two years of related experience.
Responsibilities
  • Wash produce, cut ingredients, and prepare hot and cold foods.
  • Ensure food meets quality and quantity standards and is prepared, served, and stored at proper temperatures and times.
  • Perform assigned cooking duties, including short-order grill items such as hamburgers, chicken, and eggs, and cold foods such as delicatessen and salad-bar items and compound salads.
  • Help maintain sanitation and health and safety standards, including proper labeling, rotation, and storage of food items.
  • Prepare menu items according to product specifications and recipes provided by culinary leadership.
  • Clean and sanitize cooking utensils, grills, ovens, hoods, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

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Rochester Institute of Technology

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RIT Venture Creations Incubator helps high-growth startups turn ideas into market-ready products and prepare for external funding. It offers active coaching from on-staff mentors, educational events, and access to a network of vetted partners in legal, HR, accounting, sales, and marketing, plus access to RIT resources like the Golisano Institute for Sustainability and the Global Cybersecurity Institute. Startups benefit from RIT’s specialized resources and partnerships to advance development, navigate IP, and plan US market entry, including support for non-US teams before an A-round. The goal is to increase a startup’s probability of success and speed its path to outside investment by providing mentoring, expertise, and university-backed resources.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$50.5M

Headquarters

Rochester, New York

Founded

2003

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program
  • Gym Membership

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