SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Cambridge, MA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food and coordinates the activities of cooks and other food-service associates. The Sous Chef assumes responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. This is a full-time role at Takeda Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a day-shift schedule Monday through Friday or possibly Sunday through Thursday. The fixed pay rate is $31.00 per hour. Complimentary parking and meals are offered, and benefits begin after 90 days. The role involves preparing food according to approved recipes and production standards, meeting production deadlines, supervising hourly associates, maintaining food safety and sanitation, and supporting customer service and meal operations. The Sous Chef also monitors inventory, deliveries, product use, and waste, and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

Experience in high-volume catering production.
Experience on a hot line.
Experience cooking from recipes.
Teamwork skills.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food according to approved recipes and production standards, meeting production 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 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 and keep display equipment free of debris 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 product and supply inventory and deliveries; track production, consumption, and waste; notify the supervisor when supplies or product are low.
Assume responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Complimentary parking and meals.
Benefits after 90 days.
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 insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life Insurance/AD.
Disability insurance.
Commuter Benefits.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.