Sous Chef II - School Dining & Menu Leadership

Compass Group USA; Mercersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining, a member of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Sous Chef II to support overall food program success and oversee culinary functions. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food prep while ensuring adherence to client culture, Health Department regulations, and company standards for quality and presentation.

The role includes guiding back-of-house associates, training and mentoring staff, and helping drive cost controls and production efficiency within a

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at 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.

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

Menu planning

Cost controls

Food safety

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining, a member of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Sous Chef II to support overall food program success and oversee culinary functions. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food prep while ensuring adherence to client culture, Health Department regulations, and company standards for quality and presentation.

The role includes guiding back-of-house associates, training and mentoring staff, and helping drive cost controls and production efficiency within a