SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Chicago, IL
•$27 - $30•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. The position assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The role is full time at the University of Chicago, with days and hours that may vary; mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays are required. Pay is $27.00 to $30.00 per hour. Prior culinary and supervisory experience is required.

Requirements

  • Prior culinary experience.
  • Prior supervisory experience.
  • Ability to work varying days and hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards, meeting production-order deadlines.
  • 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; thoroughly clean the workstation and keep display equipment clean during service.
  • Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relay relevant information to the 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 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, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and an 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
  • Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
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