SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Wolfgang Puck Catering; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is hiring immediately for full-time Sous Chef positions in Los Angeles. The role supports the Executive Chef, coordinates cooks, and ensures production standards are met throughout service.

Applicants must have previous sous chef experience and be available to work weekends. The position offers a competitive hourly wage with comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Previous sous chef experience is required.
• Full-time schedule; weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates.
• Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils; keeps workstation clean.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions.
• Location: Wolfgang Puck Catering - 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 513, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary. Weekends are required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous sous chef experience is required.
• Pay Range: $27.00 per hour to $28.50 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

• We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions.
• Location: Wolfgang Puck Catering - 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 513, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary. Weekends are required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous sous chef experience is required.
• Pay Range: $27.00 per hour to $28.50 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Wolfgang Puck Catering

• We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions.
• Location: Wolfgang Puck Catering - 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 513, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary. Weekends are required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous sous chef experience is required.
• Pay Range: $27.00 per hour to $28.50 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.

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 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)

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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_WPC.pdf

• 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.

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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.