K–12 School Sous Chef | Lead Scratch Cooking & Ops

Compass Group USA

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Flik Independent School Dining seeks a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in a K-12 school dining program. You will assist with daily production, menu creation, catering support, inventory oversight, and supervising hourly kitchen staff.

The role requires 2+ years in high-volume foodservice, an Associate degree in Culinary Arts, and a passion for scratch cooking, food safety, and student nutrition. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
2+ years of dynamic culinary or kitchen management in high-volume foodservice.
ServSafe certification preferred.
Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food prep, production, and supervision of back-of-house staff.
Support cost control through inventory management, ordering, and reducing waste.
Plan and implement menus aligned with standards, student preferences, and nutrition guidelines.
Lead catering events with high-quality food and presentation.
Ensure HACCP and allergy protocols are followed; maintain cleanliness and organization.