SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Compass Healthcare in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a dedicated individual for the kitchen management role. You will assist the Executive Chef in preparing meals, supervising food service associates, and ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates will possess strong cooking skills and experience in a supervisory capacity. Full-time and part-time positions offer extensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement planning. Join us in creating a positive dining experience for our customers.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and train food service associates.
• Knowledge of food handling and safety standards.
• Strong cooking skills and recipe adherence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods according to recipes and standards.
• Coordinate activities of cooks and food service staff.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.
• Monitor inventory levels and supply deliveries.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Cooking skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

• 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.

Benefits For Our Team Members

• Full‑time and part‑time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other 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).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Other Information

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The application deadline is ongoing until all openings are filled. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.