Full-Time Campus Sous Chef — Lead the Kitchen

Compass Group USA; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Hamden, CT is hiring a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef, coordinate kitchen activities, and lead cooks and food-service staff. The role emphasizes food preparation, production standards, and strong customer service in a fast-paced campus environment.

The position offers days/evenings, a weekend shift, and competitive wages. Benefits include health programs, retirement options, and perks like Instapay through One @Work. Applications are accepted until filled.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, and counseling.
• Stores food in designated areas following all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils and cleans workstation.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Demonstrates understanding of daily menu items and explains them to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries; tracks production and waste; informs supervisor when low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Job description

Compass Group USA in Hamden, CT is hiring a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef, coordinate kitchen activities, and lead cooks and food-service staff. The role emphasizes food preparation, production standards, and strong customer service in a fast-paced campus environment.

The position offers days/evenings, a weekend shift, and competitive wages. Benefits include health programs, retirement options, and perks like Instapay through One @Work. Applications are accepted until filled.