SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 68,197,000 - 92,266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company in Aliso Viejo, CA is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef with food prep and leadership in a high-volume kitchen. The position runs Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with a fixed pay rate of $28.00 per hour, and includes opportunities for growth and team development.

Candidates should have four years of culinary, leadership, and production experience.

Qualifications

• Four years of culinary, leadership, and high-volume production experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in preparing and cooking foods.
• Coordinate activities of cooks and food-service staff.
• Ensure deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervise hourly associates, including interviews, scheduling and training.
• Maintain sanitation and proper food handling per safety standards.
• Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly manner.
• Explain daily menu items accurately to associates and customers.
• Monitor inventory, deliveries, and waste; inform supervisor of shortages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Leadership

High-volume Production

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position.
• Location: Soka University - 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Four years of previous culinary, leadership, and high-volume production experience is required.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $28.00 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Bon Appétit

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage‑free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/

Job Summary

Summary: Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Coordinates activities of cooks and other food-service associates. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits 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
• 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)

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

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.