Sous Chef II - Lead Culinary & Menu Innovation (Education)

Compass Group USA; Mercersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining in Mercersburg, PA, is seeking a Sous Chef II to support culinary operations and drive excellence in service. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while upholding the client’s standards, health guidelines, and company quality expectations.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and development of back-of-house staff, with a focus on fresh, cost-conscious menu execution and staff coaching to satisfy customers and management.

Qualifications

• 5 years of culinary experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Experience across restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, or education.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Oversee culinary functions and ensure quality and presentation.
• Train and direct back-of-house staff.
• Develop menus and production sheets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Menu planning

Food production

Cost control

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Excel

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining in Mercersburg, PA, is seeking a Sous Chef II to support culinary operations and drive excellence in service. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while upholding the client’s standards, health guidelines, and company quality expectations.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and development of back-of-house staff, with a focus on fresh, cost-conscious menu execution and staff coaching to satisfy customers and management.