SOUS CHEF

Eurest; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company is hiring a Sous Chef in Santa Clara to manage kitchen operations and deliver high-quality food experiences. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring safety and food quality, and coordinating menu planning. Candidates should have strong culinary skills and leadership experience, with an emphasis on food safety and cost control.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary background, food safety, and hospitality experience.
• Strong culinary, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, cost control, and menu development.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, control costs, and ensure food quality.
• Assist with special events and menu planning.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

Cost control knowledge

Menu development knowledge

Education

Associates degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

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• We are hiring immediatelyfor a SOUS CHEFposition.
• Location: Applied Materials, 3090 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95054.Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full Time;Monday through Friday between 6AM to 4PM.
• Details:The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality,safety, and consistency, supervising and training kitchen staff, controlling costs, and maintaining safety standards. They oversee food prep, monitor inventory and control waste, enforce compliance, and collaborate with front-of-house staff. Additionally, they assist with special events and menu planning to enhance dining experiences.Step in as head chef when needed.
• Requirement: 2+ years of culinary background, food safety, andhospitality experience.Strong culinary, leadership, and organizational skills.Knowledge of food safety, cost control, and menu development.
• Salary Range: $68,640-73,000
• *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
  
  

• We are hiring immediatelyfor a SOUS CHEFposition.
• Location: Applied Materials, 3090 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95054.Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full Time;Monday through Friday between 6AM to 4PM.
• Details:The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality,safety, and consistency, supervising and training kitchen staff, controlling costs, and maintaining safety standards. They oversee food prep, monitor inventory and control waste, enforce compliance, and collaborate with front-of-house staff. Additionally, they assist with special events and menu planning to enhance dining experiences.Step in as head chef when needed.
• Requirement: 2+ years of culinary background, food safety, andhospitality experience.Strong culinary, leadership, and organizational skills.Knowledge of food safety, cost control, and menu development.
• Salary Range: $68,640-73,000
• *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
  
  

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Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. The Eurest Promise, connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise, is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the worlds most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.

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 clients culture and guidelines, the Health Departments regulations, and the companys 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.
• Associates degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.
  
  

Associates At Eurest Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits to associates: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

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 Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Preferred

Job Industries

• Food & Restaurant

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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