Campus Catering Sous Chef — Lead Menus & Kitchen

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services on Worcester State University campus seeks a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations, assist in menu planning, training, and ensuring food quality and safety. You will manage production, inventory, and costs while upholding client culture, Health Department regs, and company standards.

The role requires 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year in management, with Supervisory skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Food safety

Staff training

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services on Worcester State University campus seeks a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations, assist in menu planning, training, and ensuring food quality and safety. You will manage production, inventory, and costs while upholding client culture, Health Department regs, and company standards.

The role requires 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year in management, with Supervisory skills and proficiency in MS Office.