CHEF, EXECUTIVE SOUS II
Compass Group•Springfield, MA
•$75,000 - $80,000
About The Position
This individual supports the Executive Sous Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for staff. The role prepares or directs the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. It also involves coordinating kitchen personnel, ensuring high-quality food is creatively prepared and presented cost-effectively, assisting with planning and food operations, supporting account cost controls, introducing culinary programs, and supervising kitchen cleanliness and organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management, or a related field; or an Associate of Occupational Studies degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training.
- 3–5 years of relevant culinary experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of food cost and its relevance to a kitchen, product, and quality identification.
- Computer experience, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook, email, and the Internet.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
- Institutional and batch cooking experience is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate activities of kitchen personnel engaged in food preparation.
- Ensure high-quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost-effective manner.
- Assist with planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
- Support cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
- Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary teams.
- Supervise co-workers to ensure kitchen cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and accidental death coverage
- 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
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
