SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading catering service as a Sous Chef, where you'll play a vital role in food preparation and kitchen management. This position offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while supervising a dedicated team. Enjoy a supportive work environment with great perks, including health benefits and free meals. If you have a passion for food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your culinary career in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

Free shift meals

Free parking

Health benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of culinary experience preferred, with 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary Skills

Supervisory Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position.

Location: Netflix - 5808 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. More details upon interview.

Requirement: 2 to 4 years of culinary experience is preferred. 1 year of previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Perks: Free shift meals, free parking, and health benefits!

Pay Range: $25.00 per hour to $30.00 per hour.

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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:

1. Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
2. Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
3. Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
4. Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
5. 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.
6. Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
7. Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
8. Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
9. Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
10. 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.

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• 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.

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.