Sous Chef (Full Time)
About The Position
Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring a full-time Sous Chef at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food, coordinates the work of cooks and other food-service associates, and assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The role requires prior sous chef experience. The schedule is full time, with days and hours varying by event; further details are provided during the interview. The listed pay range is $22.00 to $25.00 per hour. Because the position serves an educational facility, work may decline or cease during winter and summer breaks. Periods without work for the Company may be unpaid and treated as a temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, the employee may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during breaks.
Requirements
- Prior sous chef experience is required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- 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 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, and 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.
- Interact with customers and 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 deliveries of products and supplies; track 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
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Instapay through the One @Work app
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
