FT Sous Chef - Military Dining | Travel Up to 20%

Compass Group USA; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef for the Fort Hood, TX area to lead culinary operations in a demanding dining program serving service members. The role involves supervision, menu development, inventory control, and adherence to health and safety standards.

The Sous Chef I supports planning, ordering, and training of back-of-house staff, ensuring food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction across a mission-focused dining environment. Up to 20% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management 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.

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.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Menu planning

Cost controls

Training

Coaching

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef for the Fort Hood, TX area to lead culinary operations in a demanding dining program serving service members. The role involves supervision, menu development, inventory control, and adherence to health and safety standards.

The Sous Chef I supports planning, ordering, and training of back-of-house staff, ensuring food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction across a mission-focused dining environment. Up to 20% travel may be required.