SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking a full-time kitchen supervisor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The role involves assisting the Executive Chef with food preparation and supervising the kitchen staff to maintain food safety and quality standards.

Qualified candidates should have previous experience in catering and high-volume cooking. A variety of benefits including health coverage and retirement plans are offered. Join a diverse team dedicated to providing quality service in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous catering, high-volume cooking, sanitation, and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with food preparation and cooking.
• Supervise food-service associates and manage kitchen responsibilities.
• Ensure food handling, presentation, and sanitation meet standards.
• Monitor inventory and supplies while tracking consumption and waste.

Skills

Catering experience

High-volume cooking

Supervisory experience

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

Location: University of Alaska Fairbanks – 1731 S. Chandalar Dr., P.O. Box 756655, Fairbanks, AK 99775

Fixed Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour. Full‑time schedule, shifts may vary.

Job Summary

Assist the Executive Chef by preparing and cooking foods and coordinating activities of cooks and other food‑service associates. Assume responsibility for the kitchen and food‑service associates in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards, ensuring all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervise hourly food‑service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in performance reviews, and recommending disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Store food in designated areas according to corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; clean workstation thoroughly before leaving area.
• Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
• Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service‑oriented manner and relay relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explain them to associates and customers.
• Keep up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies; track product production, consumption, and waste, and inform supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous catering, high‑volume cooking, sanitation, and supervisory experience preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, Choice Auto, and Home Program)

Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Chartwells Higher Education maintains a drug‑free workplace.