CATERING SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Catering Sous Chef where you’ll play a crucial role in preparing delicious meals and managing kitchen operations. This full-time position offers an engaging environment where your culinary skills will shine. You’ll supervise food service associates, ensuring top-notch food quality and safety standards. With opportunities for training and development, you’ll grow in a supportive workplace that values your contributions. Enjoy competitive wages and a range of benefits while making a meaningful impact in a vibrant educational setting.

Benefits

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience is needed for this role.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervise and train food service associates.
• Ensure proper food handling and sanitation procedures are followed.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Safety Procedures

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Preparation Tools

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING SOUS CHEF - HOURLY position.
• Address: 420 UNIVERSITY BLVD, SUITE 120 Indianapolis, IN 46202 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary, per catering schedule. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior culinary experience is needed.
• Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.
  
  

Location: IUPUI

• We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING SOUS CHEF - HOURLY position.
• Address: 420 UNIVERSITY BLVD, SUITE 120 Indianapolis, IN 46202 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary, per catering schedule. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior culinary experience is needed.
• Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.
  
  

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Job Summary

Summary: Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Coordinates activities of cooks and other food-service associates. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• 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 Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
  
  

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  
  

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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