Sous Chef (Full Time)

Compass Group Careers•Hempstead, NY

25d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. This role helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook foods, coordinates the activities of cooks and other food-service associates, and assumes responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of the Executive Chef. Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact.

Requirements

Prior high-volume experience is preferred.
2 years of catering experience.
Experience managing kitchen staff.
Good knife skills.

Responsibilities

Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
Supervises hourly food service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action.
Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils.
Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area.
Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relays relevant information directly to the supervisor.
Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies.
Tracks product production, consumption, and waste.
Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
Performs 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 Choice Auto and Home Program
2 weeks paid vacation
Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)