SOUS CHEF I - CALIFORNIA POLY TECH, VALLEJO, CA

Compass Group USA; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed in Vallejo, CA is seeking a Sous Chef I to support the food program and culinary operations. You will help plan menus, oversee production, and ensure quality, freshness, and presentation in line with client guidelines and health regulations.

The role requires 5 years of culinary experience, including a year in management, and strong leadership abilities. Knowledge of MS Office is a plus, with ServSafe preferred. Medical and retirement benefits are available.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including at least 1 year in a management role.
• Experience in education, healthcare, or corporate dining settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of food cost controls, quality, sanitation, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall success of the food program and culinary operations.
• Plan menus and coordinate with culinary team on production.
• Roll out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Manage cost controls and monitor expenditures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Menu planning

Production scheduling

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

ServSafe certification

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

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SOUS CHEF I - CALIFORNIA POLY TECH, VALLEJO, CA

Location: Vallejo, California

Position Title:SOUS CHEF I - CALIFORNIA POLY TECH, VALLEJO, CA

Pay Grade: 11

Reports To: GENERAL MANAGER

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401K, PTO

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary

Summary: As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA

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. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Edare offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave