Executive Sous Chef - Scratch Cooking for K-12 School

Compass Group USA; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining at The Waterford School in Sandy, Utah is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, partner with the Executive Chef on menus, and ensure high-quality scratch cooking for about 1,100 students and staff.

You will mentor hourly staff, manage inventory, support catering events, and uphold HACCP and allergy protocols while delivering a safe, inclusive dining environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of dynamic culinary or kitchen management experience in high-volume foodservice.
• Strong catering experience and ability to lead special events.
• Knowledge of scratch cooking, batch production, and food cost controls.
• Proficiency with HACCP guidelines and allergy protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and supervision.
• Support inventory management, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Plan and implement menus aligned with standards and nutritional guidelines.
• Lead catering events with high quality food and presentation.
• Introduce culinary programs in collaboration with the team.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards across all areas.
• Mentor hourly staff and foster a collaborative kitchen culture.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive dining environment for students and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary knowledge

Menu development

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining at The Waterford School in Sandy, Utah is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, partner with the Executive Chef on menus, and ensure high-quality scratch cooking for about 1,100 students and staff.

You will mentor hourly staff, manage inventory, support catering events, and uphold HACCP and allergy protocols while delivering a safe, inclusive dining environment.