SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their team at a vibrant educational institution. In this full-time role, you'll assist the Executive Chef in food preparation and coordinate the activities of the kitchen staff. Your expertise in culinary arts and leadership will ensure high-quality food service while maintaining safety and sanitation standards. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and manage a dynamic kitchen environment. Join a company that values its associates and provides comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, to support your career growth and well-being.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous bulk culinary experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise food service associates effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Supervise and train food service associates, handling scheduling and payroll.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Supervisory Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

CulinArt Sector

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

Location: Applewild School - 120 Prospect Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous bulk culinary experience preferred.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Pay Range: $23.00 per hour to $26.00 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:

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. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, 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 all 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.

Associates at CulinArt are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both 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

In addition, 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)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

CulinArt maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1397198