Sous Chef

Compass Group USA; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a culinary professional to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining a safe, sanitary environment. You will direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs and guidelines.

The role involves planning, ordering, inventory, and implementing cost controls, while rolling out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams. Leadership to back-of-house staff and a focus on food quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or A.O.S. in Culinary Arts with relevant training.
• 3–5 years of culinary experience.
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations.
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of food cost and kitchen budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations.
• Prepare or direct meal preparation per corporate programs and guidelines.
• Ensure high quality, cost-effective food presentation.
• Assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and production.
• Support cost controls and expenditures for the account.
• Roll out culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Supervise staff to maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Motivate and train back-of-house staff to meet objectives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Oral/written communication

Computer proficiency

Education

B.S. in Culinary Arts / Food Services Management

A.O.S. in Culinary Arts with training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email & Internet

Job description

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner
• Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
• Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
• Supervises co-workers to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen
• Motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house employees preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training
• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations
• Ability to think on their feet, as well as create, produce, and serve on the fly
• Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills

Associates at CCL are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

CCL maintains a drug-free workplace.

CCL Hospitality Group