CHEF, SOUS (FULL AND PART TIME)

Compass Group USA; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety Shoes allowance

Shift Meal

Cell Phone Stipend

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring for a Chef, Sous position in Seaside, CA. The role supports Executive Chef, oversees cooks and food-service staff, and ensures high standards of quality, safety, and customer service.

The position offers full-time and part-time schedules with competitive pay and benefits. Training and development opportunities are available as part of a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling, ordering, and inventory management.
• Proven ability to manage staff and training.
• Knowledge of culinary trends and batch cooking; ensure recipe adherence.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervise hourly food service associates, including scheduling and training.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation; ensure proper handling and temperatures.
• Monitor inventory and deliveries; report low supplies.
• Interact with customers to resolve questions and relay information to supervisor.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

Ordering

Inventory

Staff Management

Culinary Trends

Batch Cooking

Recipe Adherence

Allergen Trainings

Food Safety

Customer Service

Training experience

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full and part time CHEF, SOUSposition.
• Address:100 CAMPUS CENTER, BLDG 16. Seaside, CA 93955Note: online applications accepted only .
• Schedule: Full and part time Schedule: Mon & Tue 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Thur & Friday 6:30 am - 2:30 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous Scheduling, Ordering, Inventory, Staff Management, Culinary Trends, Batch Cooking, Recipe Adherence, Allergen Trainings, Food Safety, Customer Service and Training experience preferred.
• Perks: $55 towards Safety Shoes, Shift Meal, Cell Phone Stipend!
• Pay Range: $26.00 per hour to $27.00.

Appl ication Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due t o the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

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
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.