Description
Summary:
Oregon State University seeks two experienced Sous Chefs to elevate the culinary experience through creative global and classic cuisine using fresh, high-quality, local, and seasonal ingredients.
Highlights:
1. Food-first philosophy focusing on creative global and classic cuisine
2. Opportunity to be part of something exciting and meaningful
3. Dynamic culinary environment with leadership and mentoring opportunities
Oregon State University Residential Dining & Catering seeks two experienced Sous Chefs to join our culinary team. Our vision is centered on a food-first philosophy, focusing on creative global and classic cuisine using fresh, high quality, local and seasonal ingredients. We are looking for Chefs who will continue to elevate the culinary experience for our university campus students and guests. Our Sous Chefs will have the opportunity to be part of something exciting and meaningful during a time of growth and renovation. If you have excellent leadership skills, creativity, enjoy mentoring others, and want to be part of a dynamic culinary environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
We offer great stability, work/life balance, competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package through OSU and a positive and supportive work environment, along with various culinary development opportunities.
Minimum qualification include:
Associates degree, vocational or technical degree in Culinary Arts, or completion of a certified culinary apprenticeship; equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted.
At least 5 years of progressive chef experience with a minimum of 3 years’ full-time work experience as a Sous Chef or Lead with supervisory experience in a large commercial restaurant, hotel, catering, or institution.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
For a full list of required and preferred qualifications, please consult the job posting, which can be found via the link below.
Applicants must apply online with OSU.
For detailed information and to apply, go to the OSU Workday Jobs website: https://oregonstate.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/OSU_Careers_Site
keywords: Sous Chef
Professional Faculty posting # JR0000726
Closing date is Friday, September 11, 2026.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.