CHEF, SOUS (RES DINING) (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef with food preparation and service. The ideal candidate will supervise the kitchen staff and ensure the execution of high-volume food service while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Candidates must have prior culinary supervisory experience and be able to work flexible shifts as needed. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in culinary supervisory and/or Sous Chef roles.
• Ability to cook and prepare food following approved recipes.
• Strong communication skills for customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods, coordinating activities of cooks.
• Supervise hourly food service associates including training and scheduling.
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation and temperature maintenance.

Skills

Experience in culinary supervisory roles

High-volume food service production

Job description

Job Details

• Position: CHEF, SOUS (RES DINING) (FULL TIME)
• Location: GWU 1918 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
• Schedule: Full Time; shifts vary with needs of business; open availability preferred.
• Requirements: Prior experience in culinary supervisory and/or Sous Chef roles, and high-volume food service production.
• Pay Range: $30.00 per hour to $35.00 per hour

Job 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.

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)

Additional 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.

Background Screening

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.