Campus Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menus

Compass Group USA; George Mason (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Job summary

Compass Group USA at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in a campus dining setting. The role pays $25.00–$29.00 per hour and may require some flexibility in schedule.

You will supervise cooks, prepare meals from approved recipes, ensure food safety and sanitation, manage inventory, and assist with menu explanations. Prior culinary experience is required, and the team offers competitive wages plus benefits and perks.

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service staff, including scheduling and training.
• Maintains food safety, sanitation, and proper handling practices.
• Ensures correct serving temperatures and portion control.
• Manages inventory and deliveries; tracks production and waste.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints and relay information to supervisor.
• Explain daily menu items accurately to staff and customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Job description

Compass Group USA at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in a campus dining setting. The role pays $25.00–$29.00 per hour and may require some flexibility in schedule.

You will supervise cooks, prepare meals from approved recipes, ensure food safety and sanitation, manage inventory, and assist with menu explanations. Prior culinary experience is required, and the team offers competitive wages plus benefits and perks.