Sous Chef

Compass Group•Pikeville, KY

41d•$51,000 - $54,000

About The Position

Working as the Sous Chef, you oversee the Culinary Department for a 348-bed Level II Trauma Center and are committed to excellence in patient care and culinary service. The Sous Chef leads the daily operations of the culinary team, ensuring high-quality food production, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This position supervises approximately twenty cooks and catering associates, including two Culinary Supervisors. The Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef to ensure recipe compliance, menu consistency, and adherence to established standards. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Nice To Haves

A.S. or equivalent 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
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 client satisfaction programs/activities
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, assisting with meal preparation, and ensuring the patient menu program meets all regulatory and safety standards.
Produces and execute catering events
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team