SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sous Chef, where you'll help prepare delicious meals and lead a team in a vibrant school setting. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while ensuring food safety and quality standards are met. You'll be responsible for cooking, supervising associates, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. With a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, this is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a difference in the lives of students. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous culinary experience is preferred.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate food service associates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Supervise food service associates, including training and scheduling.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment and food handling standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety and Sanitation

Supervisory Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chartwells K12

• We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position.
• Location: Leominster Public Schools - 122 Granite Street, Leominster, MA 01453. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, 5:45 am to 2:15 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: 1 year of previous culinary experience is preferred.
• Pay Range: $20.00 to $21.00 per hour.
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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

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.
• 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 Chartwells K-12 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)

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.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.