SOUS CHEF

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in higher education dining services is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee culinary functions and ensure the success of the food program. This role involves menu planning, food preparation, and managing kitchen staff in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive culinary experience, particularly in large-scale operations, and a passion for quality food service.

Benefits

Free ServSafe Certification

Opportunities for Training and Development

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in large scale operations with 3 meal periods is highly preferred.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and creating menus.
• Coordinate preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Manage cost controls and expenditures.

Skills

Scratch cooking

Supervisory skills

Menu planning

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a SOUS CHEF position.
• Address: 3990 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule: Monday - Friday, with some required weekends and nights. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Union experience is preferred. Must have a strong background in scratch cooking and in following recipes. Experience in large scale operation with 3 meal periods is highly preferred. A cook test will be part of the hiring process.
• Perks: Free ServSafe Certificaton!
  
  

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 schedule: Monday - Friday, with some required weekends and nights. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Union experience is preferred. Must have a strong background in scratch cooking and in following recipes. Experience in large scale operation with 3 meal periods is highly preferred. A cook test will be part of the hiring process.
• Salary: $60,000.00
• Perks: Free ServSafe Certificaton!
  
  

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Job Summary

Summary: As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.
  
  

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 for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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