SOUS CHEF

Compass Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service is hiring a Sous Chef to oversee culinary functions at the University of Pittsburgh. The role involves planning, ordering, and food preparation while ensuring adherence to health regulations and company standards. Ideal candidates will have significant culinary experience and management skills, along with a commitment to quality and safety in food service.

Benefits

Free ServSafe Certification

Retirement plans

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Voluntary benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year in management.
• Experience in various food service operations.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, safety, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking various food items.
• Manage cost controls and expenditures.
• Motivate, train, and develop back-of-house staff.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Sanitation

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: University of Pittsburgh

We are hiring immediately for a SOUS CHEF position.

Address: 3990 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full-time: Monday - Friday, with some required weekends and nights. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Union experience preferred. Must have a strong background in scratch cooking and following recipes. Experience in large-scale operations with 3 meal periods is highly preferred. A cook test will be part of the hiring process.

Salary: $60,000.00

Perks: Free ServSafe Certification!

We make applying easy! Want to apply via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID 1425456.

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Application deadline: Applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled. If declined due to the position being filled, applicants may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact. Apply today!

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. This includes planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while adhering to the client’s culture, guidelines, health regulations, and company standards. The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs back-of-house staff to ensure customer, client, and management satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in preparing and cooking various food items.
2. Assist with menu planning and creation.
3. Implement new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
4. Manage cost controls and expenditures.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. 5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year in management.
2. Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, healthcare, or related food service operations.
3. Knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, safety, food costs, and presentation.
4. Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
5. Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
6. ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred.
7. Computer skills, including MS Office, especially Excel.
8. Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

The Benefits

We invest in our people through training, development, and benefits including:

• Retirement plans
• Health and wellness programs
• Discount marketplace
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., critical illness, accident insurance)

Full-time positions also offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
• Paid time off, flexible spending accounts

Additional benefits vary by location and employment status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly regardless of race, nationality, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without accommodations. This job post is not exhaustive of all responsibilities and requirements, which may change based on business needs.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.