HOURLY SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Insurance & Benefits

Discounts

Scholarship Opportunity

Parking Pass

Free Shift Meal

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring a full-time hourly Sous Chef in Fayetteville, AR. The role requires prior chef experience and proven leadership to supervise cooks and food-service staff, ensuring quality and timely service.

The position entails coordinating kitchen activities, maintaining safety and sanitation, and addressing customer needs. Benefits include PTO, insurance, and discounts. Applications are accepted online and interviews may follow.

Qualifications

• Previous chef and leadership required.
• Ability to supervise hourly food service staff and manage workflow.
• Experience following recipes, production standards, and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates, including scheduling, payroll, training, and reviews.
• Maintains proper food handling, sanitation, and serving temperatures.
• Ensures sanitation of equipment and workstation and keeps displays clean during service.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Staff supervision

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a Full Time HOURLY SOUS CHEF position.
• Address: University of Arkansas, 435 N Garland Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full-time schedule; open availability preferred. Hours and days may vary; more details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous chef and leadership required.
• PTO
• Insurance & Benefits
• Discounts
• Scholarship Opportunity
• Parking Pass
• Free Shift Meal!
• Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.

Location: University of Arkansas

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position.

Job Summary

Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Coordinates activities of cooks and other food-service associates. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.