SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Wilmington (DE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sous Chef, where you will assist the Executive Chef in preparing delicious meals and leading a dedicated team. This exciting role involves cooking, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food safety standards are met. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, you will play a vital role in creating memorable dining experiences. The company offers a supportive environment with great benefits, making it an ideal place for culinary professionals to thrive and grow. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking required.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and standards.
• Supervise food service associates and manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Supervisory Skills

Food Safety Procedures

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Tools

Job description

Restaurant Associates

We have an opening for a full time SOUS CHEF position.

Location: JPMC DE Cafe - 880 Powder Mill Road Wilmington, DE 19803. Note: online applications accepted only.

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

Requirement: Experience required.

Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $26.00 per hour.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that would be a great fit for this role, you can refer them to this position and potentially earn an Employee Referral Bonus!

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:

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.
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 Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits:

1. Retirement Plan
2. Associate Shopping Program
3. Health and Wellness Programs
4. Discount Marketplace
5. Identity Theft Protection
6. Pet Insurance
7. 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:

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance/AD
5. Disability Insurance
6. Commuter Benefits
7. Employee Assistance Program
8. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

1. The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
2. The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
3. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.