Sous Chef: Corporate Dining & Menu Innovator

Compass Group, North America; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Eurest in Clark, NJ seeks a Sous Chef I to lead culinary operations and ensure high standards of quality, safety, and presentation. You will assist with planning, ordering, inventory and training of back-of-house staff to support the client’s culture and goals.

This role requires 5 years of culinary experience including 1 year in management, familiarity with cost controls, menu development, and a commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5 years of culinary experience including 1 year in management.
• Experience in corporate dining, hotels, education, healthcare or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, safety, and food cost controls.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification preferred.
• MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Food safety

MS Office / Excel

Culinary experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Eurest in Clark, NJ seeks a Sous Chef I to lead culinary operations and ensure high standards of quality, safety, and presentation. You will assist with planning, ordering, inventory and training of back-of-house staff to support the client’s culture and goals.

This role requires 5 years of culinary experience including 1 year in management, familiarity with cost controls, menu development, and a commitment to teamwork.