Executive Sous Chef

Compass Group•Saint Louis, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef is based out of a 1400-Bed Level 1 Trauma Center. This position is responsible for day to day Culinary Operations including hot and cold production for around 900-patient beds on the South Campus, along with a large Retail Cafe Operation. This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training
Minimum of 4 years of relevant chef experience, preferably in acute care or another high volume setting
Must be experienced in standardized corporate recipes, plating standards and Food Code requirement.
Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations
Ability to think on their feet, as well as create, produce, and serve on the fly
Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills

Responsibilities

Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner
Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
Supervises around 20 associates per shift, to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen and pot/pan room
Motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house employees preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation
Performs other duties as assigned