SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Seattle, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food and coordinates the activities of cooks and other food-service associates. The Sous Chef assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The role is based at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington. This is a full-time position with a fixed pay rate of $29.55 per hour. Days and hours may vary, and weekends are required. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. The position may have periods when work is not required because food-service needs decline or cease during educational facility breaks. Such periods may be unpaid and treated as a temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at a different location during breaks. The position requires prior kitchen experience; kitchen management experience is preferred. Perks listed for the role include union membership, half of parking covered or an ORCA card provided, and an $80 shoe stipend. The employer also describes training and development opportunities and a range of benefit programs. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Prior kitchen experience is required.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Weekends are required; days and hours may vary.

Nice To Haves

Kitchen management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards, meeting deadlines based on production orders.
Supervise hourly food-service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate.
Store food in designated areas and follow corporate, state, and federal food-safety and sanitation procedures.
Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures.
Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; clean the workstation before leaving and keep display equipment clean during meal service.
Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relay relevant information to the supervisor.
Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to associates and customers.
Keep up with peak production and service hours.
Monitor inventory and deliveries of products and supplies; track production, consumption, and waste; and inform the supervisor when supplies or products are low.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Union position.
Half of parking covered or an ORCA card provided.
$80 shoe stipend.
Opportunities for Training and Development.
Retirement Plan.
Associate Shopping Program.
Health and Wellness Programs.
Discount Marketplace.
Identity Theft Protection.
Pet Insurance.
Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
Medical insurance for full-time positions.
Dental insurance for full-time positions.
Vision insurance for full-time positions.
Life Insurance/AD for full-time positions.
Disability Insurance for full-time positions.
Commuter Benefits for full-time positions.
Employee Assistance Program for full-time positions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions.
Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Instapay through the One @Work app is mentioned as a perk.