SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Lexington, KY

22d•$18 - $20•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. In the Executive Chef’s absence, the Sous Chef assumes responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates. The position is based at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. It is a full-time role with hours and days that vary according to weekly events; night and weekend availability is required. The pay range is $18.00 to $20.00 per hour. Catering and culinary leadership experience are a plus.

Requirements

Availability to work nights and weekends.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Catering experience.
Culinary leadership experience.

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 in accordance with 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 and keep display equipment clean during meal service.
Comply with sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relay relevant information to a supervisor.
Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to associates and customers.
Keep up with peak production and service hours.
Monitor product and supply inventory and deliveries; track production, consumption, and waste; inform a supervisor when supplies or product are low.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a choice auto and home program.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance and AD&D.
Disability insurance.
Commuter benefits.
Employee assistance program.
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.