SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health insurance

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company in Sunnyvale, CA is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in preparing and cooking foods. This role coordinates activities of cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring timely production and high standards.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of sous chef or culinary experience, strong leadership, and a focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Competitive pay and full benefits are offered with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of sous chef or relevant culinary experience required.
• Experience supervising cooks and food-service staff preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef with food preparation and cooking to recipes.
• Coordinate cooks and food-service associates during shifts.
• Ensure deadlines are met and maintain dish quality and consistency.
• Supervise and train hourly staff, including scheduling and performance reviews.
• Maintain sanitation and proper storage of foods and supplies.
• Interact with customers to resolve complaints and relay information to supervisors.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Food preparation

Team supervision

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position.
• Location: Tech Corners - 809 11th Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Three to five years of sous chef or relevant culinary experience is required.
• Pay Range: $30.00 per hour to $35.00 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Bon Appetit

Diversity of 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.

Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/

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.

Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits 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)

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 Washington State, Maryland, 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_BAMCO.pdf

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.

Bon Appetit 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.