SOUS CHEF (PART TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is looking for a culinary professional to help prepare and cook foods in the Sparta Area Schools. This part-time position requires culinary experience and involves supervising food service associates, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring high-quality service to students.

The role involves varied hours during school days, emphasizing teamwork and customer interaction. Benefits include health and wellness programs, a retirement plan, and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience is required.
• Ability to supervise food service associates and handle various kitchen tasks.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes.
• Supervises hourly food service associates.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and supplies.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Food safety practices

Job description

Job Summary

Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Coordinates activities of cooks and other food-service associates. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef.

Position Information

• Location: Sparta Area Schools - 465 South Union Street, Sparta, MI 49345. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Part time schedule; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Five hour workdays. During the school year. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous culinary experience is required.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical (full‑time only)
• Dental (full‑time only)
• Vision (full‑time only)
• Life Insurance/AD (full‑time only)
• Disability Insurance (full‑time only)
• Commuter Benefits (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program (full‑time only)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (full‑time only)

Background Screening

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.