Senior Sous Chef

Compass Group•St. Louis, MO

4d•$57,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Sous Chef is based out of a 1300-bed Level 1 Trauma Center. You will be responsible for assisting in the successful operation of the Culinary Department for patient dining for a 400-bed unit and $4.2M retail dining cafe. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may be responsible for the supervision of hourly associates and working with the System Executive Chef and Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Requirements

A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience
3-5 years progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
Must be willing to participate in patient satisfaction programs/activities
ServSafe certified

Nice To Haves

High volume, complex foodservice operations, institutional and batch cooking experience - highly desirable
Catering experience - a plus

Responsibilities

Assists the System Executive Chef and Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for this high-volume account.
Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus, recipe compliance, plating standards, regulatory readiness, associate training and sanitation. Patient meal assembly is closely monitored.
Produces and execute catering events for account.
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team.