Campus Sous Chef — Culinary Leader & Menu Innovator

Compass Group USA; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education on the Worcester State University campus in Worcester, MA seeks a Sous Chef to oversee culinary functions and support the food program. You will train back-of-house staff and ensure quality, freshness, and presentation in alignment with client guidelines and Health Department standards.

The role emphasizes supervision, menu development, cost control, and adherence to company standards within a higher-education dining environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience across diverse food service operations (education, healthcare, corporate dining).
• Knowledge of food trends, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership/management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education on the Worcester State University campus in Worcester, MA seeks a Sous Chef to oversee culinary functions and support the food program. You will train back-of-house staff and ensure quality, freshness, and presentation in alignment with client guidelines and Health Department standards.

The role emphasizes supervision, menu development, cost control, and adherence to company standards within a higher-education dining environment.