Sous Chef/ Chef

Compass-Group; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the Culinary Department for a corporate dining facility. You will assist with supervising, preparing, and cooking, and help develop daily menu items while working with the Executive Chef on menu planning and cost control.

You may supervise hourly staff and support catering events. This exciting opportunity offers growth within a dynamic team, where leadership, creativity, and passion for food are valued and opportunities to

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience in culinary operations.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience desirable.
• Experience with high-volume kitchens and catering preferred.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with cost controls and expenditures for the account.
• Assist with planning and creating menus for the facility.
• Produce and execute catering events and support new culinary programs.
• Supervise hourly associates and collaborate with marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

High-volume Kitchens

Menu Planning

MS Office

Education

A.S. or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As aSous Chef with Restaurant Associates, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a corporate dining facility in Cambridge, MA. You will assist with supervising, preparing, and cooking various food items, and develop daily menu items, including preparation and garnishing. You may supervise hourly associates and work with the Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering, as well as support any catering events.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional ready to take the next step in their career. Join a dynamic team where your creativity, leadership, and passion for food are valued—and where you’ll have meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, take on new responsibilities, and advance your career.

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account.
• Assists theExecutive Chef with planning and creating menus
• Produces and executes catering events.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team.

What We're Looking For:

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• Experience with high-volume kitchens.
• Catering experience preferred.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience helpful.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable.

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits:

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

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, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.