SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, North America; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Life Insurance/AD

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Eurest, a Compass Group company, is hiring for a full-time Sous Chef at Anduril Headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA. This role oversees kitchen operations, assists the Executive Chef in preparing foods, and coordinates work among cooks and food-service staff.

The position requires four years of culinary experience, with prior food production experience preferred; strong leadership and service orientation are essential as you work during peak meal periods.

Qualifications

• Four years of culinary experience is required.
• Previous food production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, and reviews.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils; ensures proper food handling and temperatures.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours; monitors inventory and deliveries.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Supervisory skills

Menu knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Eurest

• We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position.

• Location : Anduril Headquarters - 1400 Anduril, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Note: online applications accepted only .

• Schedule : Full time; Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. More details upon interview.

• Requirement : Four years of culinary experience is required. Previous food production experience is preferred. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

• Pay Range : $24.00 per hour to $26.00 per hour.

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 Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following 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 positions also offer the following benefits

• 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Eurest.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-.../2023/WageTransparency_Eurest.pdf (https://www.compass-.../2026/Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf)

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1577610

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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.