Senior Sous Chef – Full-Time Campus Kitchen Lead

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Eunice (LA); On-site; USD 39,950,400 - 45,846,528; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Eunice, LA is seeking a full‑time Sous Chef. You will cook and prepare food to approved recipes and production standards, and supervise hourly food service staff.

You will store food safely, maintain sanitation, monitor inventory and deliveries, ensure proper serving temperatures, and assist customers by explaining menu items. This role includes a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time associates and opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Prior experience in institutional cooking is required.
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Florida Level 2 background screening may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Supervises hourly food service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, and performance reviews.
• Stores food in designated areas following all safety procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; keeps workstations clean.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service‑oriented manner.
• Explains daily menu items to associates and customers.
• Monitors peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries, tracks production and waste.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions.
• Address: 2048 Johnson Highway, Eunice, LA 70535. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior experience in institutional cooking is required.
• Pay Range: $14.00 per hour to $16.00 per hour.
  
  

Location: Louisiana State University-Eunice

• We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions.
• Address: 2048 Johnson Highway, Eunice, LA 70535. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior experience in institutional cooking is required.
• Pay Range: $14.00 per hour to $16.00 per hour.
  
  

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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:

• 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.
  
  

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)
  
  

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.

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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.