NIGHT SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Night Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will assist the Executive Chef in preparing high-quality meals and coordinating kitchen activities. Your expertise in food safety and sanitation will ensure a clean and efficient kitchen environment, while your supervisory skills will help guide and train a team of food service associates. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a sign-on bonus, along with a variety of benefits aimed at supporting your professional growth and well-being. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a sous chef is preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods, ensuring all production deadlines are met.
• Supervise food service associates, including training and scheduling.
• Maintain sanitation of kitchen equipment and workstations.

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Food Safety and Sanitation

Supervisory Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Location: Colgate University

We are hiring immediately for full time NIGHT SOUS CHEF positions.

Address: Colgate University - 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. Days and hours may vary; PM shifts. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous sous chef experience is preferred.

Sign-On Bonus: FT Sign-On Bonus - $500, paid out at $100 at the completion of 30 days, $150 at 60 days, and $250 at 90 days.

Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $25.00

Job Summary

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:

1. Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
2. Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
3. Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
4. Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
5. 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.
6. Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
7. Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
8. Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
9. Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

The 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)

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.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.