SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Davita Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in catering is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food safety and quality standards are met. You will coordinate activities in the kitchen, support the Executive Chef, and engage with customers to provide exceptional service. Join a forward-thinking company that values culinary excellence and offers a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. If you have a passion for food and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• 5 years of culinary experience with a focus on catering and leadership.
• Must have sous/lead line cook experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods, ensuring all production standards are met.
• Supervise food service associates, including training and scheduling.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Tools

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering

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

Location: Houston Catering - 1201 Oliver Street, #104, Houston, TX 77007. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Must have sous/lead line cook experience and 5 years of culinary experience. Catering experience preferred.

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

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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.
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. Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

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.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.