CHEF, SOUS - Chartwells Higher Education - Worcester, MA
Compass Group•Worcester, MA
•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Sous Chef I assists with the overall success of the food program and oversees culinary functions. The role supports all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, Health Department regulations, and company standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation. The Sous Chef motivates, trains, develops, and directs back-of-house associates to prepare and cook food in a way that meets the expectations of customers, clients, and management.
Requirements
- Five years of related culinary experience, including one year at the management level.
- Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
- 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.
- Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel.
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
- An associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
- Assist with planning and creating menus.
- Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
- Assist with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house associates.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and accidental death insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday time off, varying by site and state.
- Associate Shopping Program.
- Health and Wellness Programs.
- Discount Marketplace.
- Identity Theft Protection.
- Pet Insurance.
- Commuter Benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Paid parental leave.
- Personal leave.
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
