Sous Chef

Compass Group • Abingdon, VA

3d

About The Position

The Sous Chef is based at a 116-bed hospital with a $1.5 million retail café and provides culinary oversight for catering and special events. The role assists with supervising, preparing, and cooking food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment, and may supervise hourly associates. The Sous Chef works with the Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

Requirements

• Some progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Experience with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs and activities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Science degree or equivalent experience.
• Catering experience.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling account expenditures.
• Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the Company marketing and culinary team.
• Assist with supervision, preparation, and cooking of food items.
• Develop daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment.
• May supervise hourly associates.
• Assist with ordering and work with the Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus.
• Provide culinary oversight for catering and special events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Holiday time off (varies by site/state).
• Personal leave.
• Associate shopping program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Discount marketplace.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet 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.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree