SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef at the University of Pittsburgh. This full-time position involves cooking, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food safety standards. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, a sign-on bonus, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Training programs

Retirement plans

Health and wellness initiatives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and food preparation.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in food preparation and cooking.
• Supervise kitchen staff and manage daily operations.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.

Skills

Food Preparation

Supervision

Customer Interaction

Sanitation Practices

Job description

Job Title: SOUS CHEF

Location: University of Pittsburgh

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Sign-on Bonus: $250 after 6 months

Application: Online applications only. Text JOB to 75000 with requisition ID 1425448 for quick apply.

Job Summary

Assist the Executive Chef in preparing and cooking foods, coordinate activities of kitchen staff, and take responsibility in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Essential Duties

1. Cook and prepare food following recipes and standards, meeting deadlines.
2. Supervise kitchen staff, including interviewing, scheduling, training, and performance reviews.
3. Ensure proper food storage and sanitation according to safety procedures.
4. Maintain presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures.
5. Keep work area and equipment clean and sanitized.
6. Interact with customers to resolve complaints and relay information to supervisors.
7. Understand and communicate menu items effectively.
8. Monitor inventory, deliveries, and waste, notifying supervisors of low supplies.
9. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

We offer various benefits including training, retirement plans, shopping programs, health and wellness initiatives, and more. Full-time employees may also access medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid time off.

Additional Information

This position may involve periods of unpaid leave during school breaks, with potential for year-round work at different locations based on business needs.

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We ensure fair treatment regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected categories. We maintain a drug-free workplace.