SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Cookeville, TN

22d•$20 - $24•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 the kitchen and food-service associates. The role prepares food according to approved recipes and production standards, oversees food safety and sanitation, and supports customer service and inventory management.

Requirements

Must have prior culinary experience.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards, ensuring deadlines are met 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 according to corporate, state, and federal food-safety and sanitation procedures.
Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; clean the workstation before leaving and keep display equipment clean during meal 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 product are low.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Benefits
Parking
On-shift meals
Instapay through the One @Work app
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
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance and AD&D
Disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending accounts
May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws