SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the catering sector is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their team. In this role, you will assist the Executive Chef in preparing and cooking a variety of delicious dishes while supervising and coordinating the activities of kitchen staff. Your expertise will ensure that food safety and sanitation standards are upheld, while also providing exceptional service to customers. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment with a focus on culinary excellence. If you have a passion for food and leadership, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a sous chef is required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods, coordinating activities of cooks and associates.
• Supervise food service associates, including training and scheduling.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment and ensure proper food handling.

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Food Safety and Sanitation

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering

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

Location: 690 North Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Note: online applications accepted only.

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

Requirement: Previous sous chef experience is required.

Perks: Full benefits, paid holidays, and weekends off!

Pay Range: $25.00 per hour to $27.00 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)

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.

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.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.