SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Canteen North America; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Canteen North America is hiring a full-time Sous Chef for the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, MO. This role supports the Executive Chef and oversees kitchen staff to deliver high-volume catering with quality and safety.

The position requires previous high-volume catering experience; compensation ranges from $24.00 to $28.00 per hour, with days and hours based on business needs. Details provided upon interview.

Qualifications

• Previous high-volume catering experience required.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and coordinate food production.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates including scheduling and training.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies, and workstation.
• Demonstrates menu items to associates and customers.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries; informs supervisor when stock is low.

Skills

High-volume catering experience

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position.
• Location: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Days and hours may vary, based on business needs. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous high-volume catering experience required.
• Pay Range: $24.00 per hour to $28.00 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

About Canteen

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth.

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

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 Canteen Are Offered Many Fantastic 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
• Choice Auto and Home Program

• 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, https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.