Creative Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Compass Group USA; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company in the United States is seeking a Sous Chef to support the success of the food program, oversee culinary operations, and ensure quality, freshness and presentation in line with client culture and Health Department guidelines.

You will assist with planning, ordering, inventory and production, train and direct back-of-house staff, and help roll out new culinary programs with the marketing and culinary teams; strong leadership and cost-control skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the supervisory or lead level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company in the United States is seeking a Sous Chef to support the success of the food program, oversee culinary operations, and ensure quality, freshness and presentation in line with client culture and Health Department guidelines.

You will assist with planning, ordering, inventory and production, train and direct back-of-house staff, and help roll out new culinary programs with the marketing and culinary teams; strong leadership and cost-control skills are essential.