CATERING SOUS CHEF - CHARLESTON SC

Compass Group•North Charleston, SC
•$63,000 - $65,000

About The Position

As a Sous Chef I, you assist with the overall success of the food program and oversee culinary functions. You assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while following the client’s culture and guidelines, Health Department regulations, and company standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation. You also motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house associates as they prepare and cook 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, 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 Microsoft Office products, including Excel.

Nice To Haves

  • ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
  • Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

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&D
  • 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
  • Additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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