SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Mount Vernon (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Parking

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group USA, operating Bon Appétit Management Company, is seeking a full-time Sous Chef at Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA 52314. The role requires kitchen leadership, culinary excellence, and the ability to supervise cooks and food-service staff.

You will cook to approved recipes, supervise daily production, ensure sanitation, manage inventory, and support guest service during peak hours; weekend and evening availability is required. Benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary and supervisory experience is required.
• Days and hours may vary; weekend and evening availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service staff, including scheduling, payroll, training and reviews.
• Stores food in designated areas following all safety procedures.
• Maintains proper food handling, presentation, portion control and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils and keeps work areas clean.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints and communicates with supervisor.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory experience

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions.
• Location: Cornell College - 600 First Street Southwest, Mount Vernon, IA 52314. Note: online applications accepted only .
• Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary. Weekend and evening availability is required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous culinary and supervisory experience is required.
• Perks: Free shift meals and parking! Growth opportunities!
• Pay Range: $26.00 per hour to$30.00per hour.

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

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 Bon Appétitare offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits 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)

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids

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