Full-Time Sous Chef — Batch Cooking & Team Lead

Compass Group USA; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education at Caldwell University in Caldwell, NJ is hiring a full-time Sous Chef. The role involves assisting the Executive Chef, coordinating cooks, and ensuring quality and safety in preparation and service.

Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday with varying hours. The position requires 1–2 years of batch cooking experience and offers a pay rate of $22.00 per hour with internal referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• One to two years of batch cooking experience required.
• Ability to supervise hourly food service staff and coordinate kitchen activities.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly staff, including scheduling, training, and performance reviews.
• Stores food properly and maintains sanitation throughout the kitchen.
• Ensures correct portioning, temperatures and presentation of menu items.
• Monitors inventory and communicates supply needs to supervisor.

Skills

Batch cooking

Supervising

Food safety procedures

Kitchen operations

Job description

Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education at Caldwell University in Caldwell, NJ is hiring a full-time Sous Chef. The role involves assisting the Executive Chef, coordinating cooks, and ensuring quality and safety in preparation and service.

Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday with varying hours. The position requires 1–2 years of batch cooking experience and offers a pay rate of $22.00 per hour with internal referral bonuses.