SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor in Chicago. The role involves preparing food, supervising associates, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service management and a strong understanding of culinary practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management or a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to train and manage staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes.
• Supervises food service associates and manages schedules.
• Ensures compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Supervision

Food Safety

Customer Service

Cooking

Job description

Job Summary

Summary: Helps the 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 the Executive Chef.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
2. Supervises hourly food service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary actions as appropriate.
3. Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
4. Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
5. 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 sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
6. Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
7. Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
8. Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
9. Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption, and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.