SOUS CHEF - CATERING - UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Compass Group•Gainesville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Job SummaryAs the Catering Sous Chef at the University of Florida you will be responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing catering culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. The Sous Chef also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.

Requirements

5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations - preferrably catering experience.
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.
ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various catering food items.
Assists with planning and creating catering menus.
Rolls out new catering culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
Performs other duties as assigned.