Sous Chef II — Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Compass Group USA; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Sous Chef II to support the overall success of the food program, oversee culinary functions, and ensure adherence to client culture, Health Department regulations, and company standards for quality, freshness, and presentation.

You will motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house associates to achieve operational objectives and customer satisfaction. A strong focus on food quality and teamwork is essential.

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 experience

Supervisory leadership

Training and coaching

Menu planning

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Compass Group USA in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Sous Chef II to support the overall success of the food program, oversee culinary functions, and ensure adherence to client culture, Health Department regulations, and company standards for quality, freshness, and presentation.

You will motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house associates to achieve operational objectives and customer satisfaction. A strong focus on food quality and teamwork is essential.