Sous Chef (Full Time)

Compass Group • Waterloo, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Eurest is hiring a full-time Sous Chef at John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa. The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food, coordinates cooks and other food-service associates, and assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The position follows approved recipes and production standards while ensuring deadlines, food safety, sanitation, presentation, portion control, and appropriate serving temperatures are maintained. The Sous Chef also supervises hourly associates and interacts with customers to address complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The required experience is 3–5 years of professional cooking experience. The advertised pay range is $22.00 to $25.00 per hour. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the openings are filled.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards.
• Ensure production deadlines are met 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 according to 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, and thoroughly clean the workstation before leaving.
• 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.
• Keep up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies.
• Track product production, consumption, and waste, and inform the supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Assume responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent.
• Perform 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 the 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)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits may be available in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed