Sous Chef II: Lead Kitchen, Menu & Cost Control

Compass Group USA; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef II at West Pharmaceutical in Exton, PA. You will support the overall success of the food program, oversee culinary functions, and participate in planning, ordering, inventory and production while ensuring quality, freshness and presentation to satisfy customers and management.

You will train and develop back-of-house staff, align with client culture, and comply with Health Department regulations and company standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the supervisory or lead 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 expertise

Leadership

Menu planning

Sanitation & safety

Cost controls

Training

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

ServSafe certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef II at West Pharmaceutical in Exton, PA. You will support the overall success of the food program, oversee culinary functions, and participate in planning, ordering, inventory and production while ensuring quality, freshness and presentation to satisfy customers and management.

You will train and develop back-of-house staff, align with client culture, and comply with Health Department regulations and company standards.