Sous Chef (Full Time)

Compass Group•Nacogdoches, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food, coordinates the activities of cooks and other food-service associates, and assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The role is based at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. It is a full-time position; days and hours may vary, and weekend work is required as needed. The position pays $18.00 to $22.00 per hour and includes free meals. The Sous Chef prepares food in accordance with approved recipes and production standards, oversees food-service associates, and helps ensure timely production and service. The role also involves food safety, sanitation, inventory, customer service, and communicating relevant information to a supervisor. Because the position serves an educational facility, work may be reduced or paused during school breaks; such periods may be unpaid temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, associates may be required to work year-round, potentially at another location during breaks.

Requirements

Three years of prior culinary experience.
Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards.
Meet production deadlines and keep up with peak production and service hours.
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 and follow 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 the area.
Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service, meeting sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Relay relevant information directly to the supervisor.
Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to associates and customers.
Monitor inventory and deliveries of products and supplies; track production, consumption, and waste; and inform the supervisor when supplies or products are low.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Coordinate cooks and other food-service associates and take responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the Executive Chef's absence.

Benefits

Free meals
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, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and choice auto and home programs
Medical insurance (full-time positions)
Dental insurance (full-time positions)
Vision insurance (full-time positions)
Life and AD&D insurance (full-time positions)
Disability insurance (full-time positions)
Commuter benefits (full-time positions)
Employee assistance program (full-time positions)
Flexible spending accounts (full-time positions)
Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable law