Sous Chef
Compass Group•Abingdon, VA
•$52,000 - $56,000
About The Position
The Sous Chef is based at a 116-bed hospital with a $1.5 million retail café and provides culinary oversight for catering and special events. The role assists with supervising, preparing, and cooking food items; developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment; and may supervise hourly associates. The Sous Chef works with the Executive Chef/Chef on new menus and ordering. This is an opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent experience.
- Some progressive culinary or 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.
- Computer experience, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
- Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs and activities.
Nice To Haves
- Catering experience.
- High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
- Institutional and batch cooking experience.
- ServSafe certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and account expenditures.
- Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
- Produce and execute catering events.
- Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the Company marketing and culinary team.
- Assist in supervising, preparing, and cooking food items.
- Develop daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment.
- May supervise hourly associates.
- Work with the Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering.
- Provide culinary oversight for caterings and special events.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid parental leave
- Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
- Personal leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Relocation assistance
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
