Sous Chef I: Lead Kitchen, Menu & Cost Control

Compass Group USA; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Living, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking a Sous Chef I to support the overall success of our food program, oversee culinary functions, and ensure quality, freshness, and presentation in line with client guidelines and health regulations.

You will train and direct back-of-house staff, help plan menus, manage costs, and roll out new culinary programs with the marketing and culinary teams, while maintaining high standards and safety.

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.

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.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Training and coaching

Food safety awareness

MS Office/Excel

Customer service orientation

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Morrison Living, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking a Sous Chef I to support the overall success of our food program, oversee culinary functions, and ensure quality, freshness, and presentation in line with client guidelines and health regulations.

You will train and direct back-of-house staff, help plan menus, manage costs, and roll out new culinary programs with the marketing and culinary teams, while maintaining high standards and safety.