SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education at Caldwell University in Caldwell, NJ is hiring a full-time Sous Chef. The role involves assisting the Executive Chef, coordinating cooks, and ensuring quality and safety in preparation and service.

Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday with varying hours. The position requires 1–2 years of batch cooking experience and offers a pay rate of $22.00 per hour with internal referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• One to two years of batch cooking experience required.
• Ability to supervise hourly food service staff and coordinate kitchen activities.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly staff, including scheduling, training, and performance reviews.
• Stores food properly and maintains sanitation throughout the kitchen.
• Ensures correct portioning, temperatures and presentation of menu items.
• Monitors inventory and communicates supply needs to supervisor.

Skills

Batch cooking

Supervising

Food safety procedures

Kitchen operations

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position.
• Location: Caldwell University - 120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Tuesday through Saturday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: One to two years of batch cooking experience is required.
• Pay Range: $22.00 per hour. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.

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.

Full-time and part-time positions offer: 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

Full-time positions also offerthe 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 Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.