SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Eurest USA; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary parking

Meals provided

Benefits after 90 days

Job summary

Eurest USA at Takeda Pharmaceuticals’ Cambridge campus is seeking a full-time Sous Chef for the Cambridge, MA location. The role supports the Executive Chef and leads kitchen staff in a high-volume production environment. Typical schedule is day shift, with Monday–Friday or Sunday–Thursday patterns.

Qualified candidates will have supervisory experience, ability to follow recipes, and strong teamwork. Benefits include complimentary parking and meals, with additional benefits after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume catering production.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work with others in a team.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates.
• Stores food following all safety procedures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and workstation.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries; informs supervisor when low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

High-volume catering

Cooking from recipes

Teamwork

Hot line

Job description

Position Overview

We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions.

Location: Takeda Pharmaceuticals - 500 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA 02142 Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday-Friday, or possibly Sunday-Thursday, day shift. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Experience in high-volume catering production, hot line, cooking from recipes, and teamwork required. Must have supervisory experience.

Perks: Complimentary parking and meals! Benefits after 90 days! Full time!

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Fixed Pay Rate: $31.00 per hour.

Job 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 Eurest Benefits

• 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 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, and 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)

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.

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

Additional Information

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

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.