SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Kendall Square (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary parking

Complimentary meals

Job summary

Eurest at Takeda Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA is hiring immediately for a full-time Sous Chef. This role oversees kitchen operations, supports the Executive Chef, and ensures high-quality production in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, skilled in high-volume catering, uses recipes, and works well in a team. Compensation includes a $31.00 per hour pay rate, benefits after 90 days, and parking and meals.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume catering production, hot line, cooking from recipes.
• Must have supervisory experience.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates, including scheduling, training, and coaching.
• Stores food in designated areas following all safety procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and work areas.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

Skills

High-volume catering

Supervisory experience

Cooking from recipes

Teamwork

Job description

Eurest

• We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions.
• Location: Takeda Pharmaceuticals - 500 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA 02142
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday-Friday, or possibly Sunday-Thursday, day shift. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Experience in high-volume catering production, hot line, cooking from recipes, and teamwork required. Must have supervisory experience.
• Perks: Complimentary parking and meals! Benefits after 90 days! Full time!
• Fixed Pay Rate: $31.00 per hour.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. 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.

Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. The Eurest Promise, "connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise," is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the world’s most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.

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 Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

Benefits

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

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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1582127