Full-Time Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Prep

Compass Group USA; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Retirement Plan

Health & Wellness

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Cookeville, TN is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations. You will prepare and cook meals, supervise cooks and food-service staff, and ensure recipes and production standards are met.

The role requires prior culinary experience and flexibility to address varied schedules. You will maintain food safety, control portion sizes, manage inventory, and support a high-service dining environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have prior culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards; meets deadlines.
• Supervises hourly food service associates, including scheduling, training, and performance reviews.
• Stores food safely, maintains sanitation, and ensures appropriate serving temperatures.
• Monitors inventory and production to minimize waste and inform supervision.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints and explains daily menu items.

Skills

Culinary experience

Job description

Compass Group USA in Cookeville, TN is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations. You will prepare and cook meals, supervise cooks and food-service staff, and ensure recipes and production standards are met.

The role requires prior culinary experience and flexibility to address varied schedules. You will maintain food safety, control portion sizes, manage inventory, and support a high-service dining environment for students and staff.