SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Worcester, MA

7d•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 Worcester State College in Worcester, Massachusetts. The posted schedule lists Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; additional details are provided during the interview. Full-time and part-time schedules are available. The fixed pay rate is $25.00 per hour. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until openings are filled. This position prepares food according to approved recipes and production standards, oversees hourly associates, and maintains food safety, sanitation, service, and inventory standards. The post notes that work may decline or cease during educational facility breaks, potentially resulting in unpaid periods or temporary layoff; depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at a different location during breaks.

Requirements

At least 2–3 years of prior culinary experience in a high-volume environment is preferred.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

At least 2–3 years of prior culinary experience in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards, meeting 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; 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 accurately explain them 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

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 (full-time positions)
Dental insurance (full-time positions)
Vision insurance (full-time positions)
Life insurance/AD (full-time positions)
Disability insurance (full-time positions)
Commuter benefits (full-time positions)
Employee assistance program (full-time positions)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) (full-time positions)
Potential eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws