SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Seattle, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food, coordinates the activities of cooks and other food-service associates, and assumes responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. This is a full-time position at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington, scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The fixed pay rate is $29.55 per hour. Prior kitchen experience is required; kitchen management experience is preferred. The position is unionized and includes a $80 shoe stipend and either half of parking covered or an Orca card provided. The role involves preparing food according to approved recipes and production standards, supervising hourly associates, maintaining food safety and sanitation, monitoring inventory and production, and interacting with customers. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until openings are filled. Because services are provided at an educational facility, work may be reduced or paused during school breaks; such periods may be unpaid temporary layoffs, although business needs may require year-round work, potentially at a different location.

Requirements

Prior kitchen experience required.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Kitchen management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Help the Executive Chef prepare and cook foods.
Coordinate activities of cooks and other food-service associates; assume responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent.
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 according to 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; clean the workstation and display equipment in accordance with sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
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

$80 shoe stipend.
Half of parking covered or an Orca card provided.
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/AD 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 (FSAs) for full-time positions.
Eligible paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable law.
Instapay through the One @Work app.