SOUS CHEF (TEMPORARY)

Compass Group•Palm Desert, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Unidine is hiring immediately for a temporary SOUS CHEF position. This role involves assisting the Executive Chef in preparing and cooking food, coordinating the activities of other kitchen staff, and assuming responsibility for the kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence. The position offers a fun work environment, a robust benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a talented and supportive team in a leading hospitality company.

Requirements

2 years of prior culinary experience required.

Responsibilities

Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards, ensuring 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, and cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving the 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, and informs the supervisor when supplies or product are low.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.