Sous Chef (Full Time)

Compass Group • Topeka, KS

3d • 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 role assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. This is a full-time position at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. The schedule and hours may vary, and weekend work is required. The pay range is $20.00 to $24.00 per hour. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

The position requires two years of prior kitchen manager experience. The work is performed in an educational food-service facility; work may decline or cease during school breaks, and any resulting period without work may be unpaid. Depending on business needs, associates may be asked to work year-round, potentially at a different location during breaks.

Requirements

• Two years of prior kitchen manager experience.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability for a schedule with varying days and hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Help the Executive Chef prepare and cook food.
• Coordinate cooks and other food-service associates, and take responsibility for them when the Executive Chef is absent.
• Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards.
• Meet 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 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 before leaving.
• Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service while meeting sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
• Resolve customer 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; and notify the supervisor when supplies or products are low.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free shift meals and free uniforms.
• 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, hospital indemnity, legal services, and an auto and home program.
• For full-time associates: medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.
• Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.
• Instapay through the One @Work app.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed