Senior Sous Chef - Andrews University

Compass Group•Oronoko Charter Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working as the Senior Sous Chef at Andrews University, you will be responsible for assisting in the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a diverse, high-volume campus dining program. This operation includes an all-you-care-to-eat café, a fast-casual café with c-store offerings, two additional small retail locations, a weekly food-truck program, and robust internal and external catering services. The campus is 100% vegetarian, offering an exciting opportunity for culinary creativity and leadership in plant-forward cuisine. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, including developing daily menu items and overseeing their preparation and garnishment. You may be responsible for supervising hourly associates and working closely with the Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus, support ordering, and ensure consistent execution across multiple concepts. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience
Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Responsibilities

Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
Produces and execute catering events
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team