Dynamic Sous Chef | Lead Prep & Kitchen Team

Compass Group USA; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits including Critical,

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a Sous Chef in Lexington, KY for a full-time role. The position requires 2+ years of cooking experience and offers a competitive hourly pay in the $20.00–$23.00 range. The job includes coordinating cooks and food-service associates, ensuring production standards and timely service.

Location is Lexington, KY, with rotating/flexible schedules. Online applications are accepted only. Benefits and diversity commitment are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates.
• Stores food in designated areas following all safety procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and workstation.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Demonstrates understanding of daily menu items and explains them to staff and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies; reports low stock.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Job description

Compass Group USA is hiring a Sous Chef in Lexington, KY for a full-time role. The position requires 2+ years of cooking experience and offers a competitive hourly pay in the $20.00–$23.00 range. The job includes coordinating cooks and food-service associates, ensuring production standards and timely service.

Location is Lexington, KY, with rotating/flexible schedules. Online applications are accepted only. Benefits and diversity commitment are highlighted in the posting.