CATERING SOUS CHEF - CAMBRIDGE, MA
Compass Group•Cambridge, MA
•$70,000 - $75,000
About The Position
The Catering Sous Chef I assists with the overall success of the food program and oversees culinary functions. The role assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation, while adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, Health Department regulations, and company standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation. The Catering Sous Chef I motivates, trains, develops, and directs back-of-house associates preparing and cooking food to meet the objectives of the operation and satisfy customers, clients, and management.
Requirements
- Five years of related culinary experience, including one year at the management level.
- Experience in restaurants, catering, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
- Knowledge of food and industry trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
- Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
- Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Excel.
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe or Department of Health Certification.
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts.
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
- Assist with planning and creating menus.
- Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
- Assist with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid parental leave
- Personal leave
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
- Employee referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
