Sous Chef I - Lead Prep, Menus & Team Growth

Compass Group USA; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Levy is seeking a Sous Chef I to support the food program, overseeing culinary operations and ensuring quality, freshness, and presentation. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and supervising back-of-house staff to meet client expectations.

The role requires 5 years of culinary experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity, extensive knowledge of food trends, and strong cost-control acumen. Certifications and MS Office skills are preferred.

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

Culinary experience

Leadership

Menu planning

Training and coaching

Cost controls

MS Excel

ServSafe (preferred)

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Levy is seeking a Sous Chef I to support the food program, overseeing culinary operations and ensuring quality, freshness, and presentation. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and supervising back-of-house staff to meet client expectations.

The role requires 5 years of culinary experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity, extensive knowledge of food trends, and strong cost-control acumen. Certifications and MS Office skills are preferred.