SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Free parking

Free uniforms

Two employee events per year

Growth/management program

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services at Concordia University in Seward, NE is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef. Hours are 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm, requiring 3–5 years of high-volume cooking experience. Pay ranges from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour.

The role includes supervising cooks, ensuring recipes and food safety, and collaborating with staff. Perks include free shift meals, free parking, free uniforms, two employee events per year, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates, including scheduling and training.
• Stores food following all safety procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and workstation.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Explains daily menu items to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries; informs supervisor when supplies are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Job description

Location: Concordia University

• We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position.
• Address: 800 North Colombia, Seward, NE 68434. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; days may vary, 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: 3-5 years of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Perks: Free shift meals, free parking, free uniforms, two employee events per year (Christmas and Graduation), and growth/management program opportunities.
• Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.

Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position.

Job 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.

The Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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 Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability 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_ChartwellsHED.pdf Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

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