SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a full-time Sous Chef in Hempstead, NY. The role reports to the Executive Chef and involves supervising cooks, ensuring quality and safety, and coordinating kitchen activities. Salary is $25.00 per hour with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule and some nights/ weekends; benefits and paid time off are noted.

Two years of catering experience and strong knife skills are preferred. This position requires prior high-volume kitchen experience and the ability to manage staff

Qualifications

• Prior high-volume cooking experience preferred.
• 2 years of catering experience and kitchen staff management.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service staff and oversees training and scheduling.
• Maintains sanitation and safety of equipment and workstation.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Catering experience

Kitchen staff management

Knife skills

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position.
• Address: 1000 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Tuesday through Saturday, hours may vary. Some nights and weekends as needed. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior high-volume experience is preferred; 2 years of catering experience, experience managing kitchen staff, and good knife skills.
• Perks: Benefits, 2 weeks paid vacation, and holidays!
• Fixed Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour.

Appl ication Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due t o the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reappoint.

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:

• 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

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following 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

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• 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.

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.

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.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Long Island

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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