Sous Chef (Corporate Food Services) - IN

Compass Group; Indiana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Sous Chef I, where you will play a crucial role in the culinary success of a leading dining service. This position offers the opportunity to oversee food preparation, manage inventory, and ensure high standards of quality and presentation. Collaborate with a talented team to create exciting menus and implement innovative culinary programs. If you are passionate about food and have a knack for leadership, this role is perfect for you. Enjoy a rewarding career with a company that values commitment to quality and employee growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Shopping & Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft & Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Paid Parental & Personal Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience, with 1 year in management.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality standards, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking various food items.
• Help plan and create menus.
• Manage cost controls and expenditures.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Leadership Skills

Menu Planning

Inventory Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Cost Control

ServSafe Certification

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Culinary Equipment

Job description

Eurest

Location: Spencer, IN 47460

Work Schedule: M-F 5:00am- 2:30pm (Flex Scheduling)

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 / year

About Eurest

As a leader in business and industry dining, Eurest offers rewarding career opportunities. We serve employees of the nation's largest and most prestigious companies across all industries and states. Join our leadership and professional support team to help our 16,000 chefs and associates excel in delivering world-class meals in corporate cafes, executive dining rooms, and onsite catering.

Our company is innovative, high-performing, and fast-growing. We pride ourselves on enthusiasm, commitment to quality, and delivering unparalleled results. Work with exciting companies at interesting locations and grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef I, you will assist in the overall success of the food program and oversee culinary functions. Your responsibilities include planning, ordering, inventory management, and food preparation, ensuring adherence to client culture, health regulations, and company standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation. You will also motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house associates to meet operational objectives and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in preparing and cooking various food items.
2. Help plan and create menus.
3. Implement new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams.
4. Manage cost controls and expenditures.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a management role.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, healthcare, or related food services.
• Knowledge of food industry trends, quality standards, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Apply to Eurest today!

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA.

Learn more about the Compass story here: http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of all applicants and employees regardless of race, national origin, 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 reasonable accommodations. This job posting is not exhaustive, and responsibilities may change based on business needs. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable laws.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted continuously.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Shopping & Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft & Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance, FSAs
• Paid Parental & Personal Leave

For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or remote work, see details here: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Eurest.pdf

Req ID: 1416266

Contact: Melverton Brown