SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness,

Job summary

Compass Group USA, serving Western Washington University at Ridgeway Commons, is hiring a Sous Chef (Full Time) to lead kitchen operations on-site. The role requires prior culinary experience and leadership, with a pay range of $26.85–$31.80 per hour.

You will supervise cooks, ensure food safety and quality, and coordinate production to meet deadlines while maintaining high service standards at WWU. This is a dynamic campus dining environment with daily menu execution, inventory monitoring, and

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience with knife skills, line/prep/grill, batching and temperature control.
• Lead or supervisory/sous chef experience preferred.
• Please upload resume with application.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates including scheduling and training.
• Stores food following safety procedures and sanitation practices.
• Ensures proper food handling, portion control and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, workstation and displays during service.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints and communicate menu items.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries; informs supervisor when low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knife skills

Line cooking

Prep work

Grill experience

Food safety

Sanitation

Supervisory experience

Job description

Location: WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY - RIDGEWAY COMMONS

• We are hiring immediately for a SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME) position.
• Address: Ridgeway Commons, WWU 147 Highland Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full Time; Shifts may vary, discuss more details in interview!
• Requirement: Prior culinary experience with developed skill sets (knife skills, line/prep/grill, batching, temperatures, food safety & sanitation, etc) required; Prior Lead or Supervisory / Sous Chef experience preferred; Please upload resume with application.
• Pay Range: $26.85 per hour to $31.80 per hour

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

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.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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

In addition, 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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 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.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.