SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•New Haven, CT

20d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook foods and coordinates the activities of cooks and other food-service associates. The position assumes responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The role is based at Hopkins School in New Haven, Connecticut, and follows a full-time Monday-through-Friday schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with catering events as needed. Pay is $22.00 to $23.50 per hour.

Requirements

At least 2 years of high-volume kitchen or production experience.

Nice To Haves

Allergen experience.
Product knowledge experience.
Knife skills experience.

Responsibilities

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 in compliance 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; clean workstations 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 inventory and deliveries; track product production, consumption, and waste; and inform the supervisor when supplies or product are low.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free meals.
Uniforms and laundering service at select locations.
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 the Choice Auto and Home Program.
Full-time associates also receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, 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 federal, state, and local laws.