Sous Chef (Full Time)

Compass Group•Worcester, MA

6d•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 kitchen and food-service associates. The role is based at Worcester State College in Worcester, Massachusetts. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; further details are provided during the interview. Both full-time and part-time schedules are available. The fixed pay rate is $25.00 per hour. This position involves preparing food to approved recipes and production standards, supervising hourly associates, meeting production deadlines, and maintaining food safety, sanitation, presentation, and service standards. The Sous Chef also interacts with customers, monitors inventory and deliveries, tracks production and waste, and informs the supervisor when supplies or products are low. Because the position serves an educational facility, work may be reduced or paused during school breaks, potentially resulting in unpaid temporary layoffs; depending on business needs, associates may be asked to work year-round, possibly at another location.

Requirements

Prior culinary experience of at least 2–3 years in a high-volume environment is preferred.

Nice To Haves

At least 2–3 years of culinary experience in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Help the Executive Chef prepare and cook food.
Coordinate the activities of cooks and other food-service associates and assume responsibility for them when the Executive Chef is absent.
Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards.
Meet production 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, and thoroughly clean the workstation before leaving.
Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service, meeting sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Relay relevant information directly 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 product and supply deliveries.
Track product production, consumption, and waste, and inform the supervisor when supplies or products 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 insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a 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 and AD&D 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 for full-time positions
Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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