SOUS CHEF- Santa Clara Convention Center

Compass Group USA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

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Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a Sous Chef in California to prepare food to standards and support event and staff meals. You will oversee kitchen operations, maintain quality, and ensure safety and cleanliness across shifts.

The position offers opportunities to learn and grow within a large hospitality organization, with competitive pay and team-oriented perks. COVID vaccination alignment may apply where required by the client site.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and respond to guest and employee needs in a timely, professional manner.
• Participate in training as directed and assist with scheduling to support morale and productivity.
• Oversee proper and efficient preparation of all foods for events and staff meals, ensuring quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Understand and respond to guest and employee needs promptly and professionally.
• Assist with training and monitor scheduling to support morale and productivity.
• Oversee efficient preparation of all foods for events and staff meals, maintaining quality and quantity standards.
• Follow specifications to prepare and present all food and beverage items, accommodating guest requests.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, dating, and storage of all food items.
• Rotate food items to minimize waste.
• Respond to shortages or excess to keep inventory stocked and waste minimized.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the operation.
• Follow procedures to open or close the kitchen.
• Perform inventory for ordering and assist with month-end inventory.

Skills

Guest service

Training support

Food preparation

Inventory management

Opening/closing kitchen

Safety standards

Waste minimization

Job description

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Position Title: Sous Chef

Starting Pay: $28-$32 per hour

Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages, one in which you can learn and grow and be a part of a great team? We're hiring! Great team member perks like Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app.

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

Positions at this location may require a COVID-19 vaccination. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this account may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• *To understand and respond to all guest and employee needs in a timely and professional manner.
• *To assist, as directed, to train as required, monitor scheduling, to support the food and beverage employees to maintain the highest possible levels of employee morale and departmental productivity.
• *To oversee the proper and efficient preparation of all foods for events, employee meals and special functions, ensuring quality and quantity standards are being met.
• *To follow all specifications to properly and efficiently prepare and present all food and beverage items to be served, including accommodating special guest requests.
• *To follow and direct specifications to properly handle all product used in the food and beverage operation including preparation, covering, labeling, dating, proper storage of prepared and unprepared food items.
• *Oversee proper rotation of food items in the operation to minimize waste.
• *To promptly respond to product shortages or excess to ensure the needed product is on hand as well as minimize waste.
• *To maintain and promote the cleanliness and safety standards of the operation.
• *To follow all specified procedures to open or close the kitchen.
• *To perform inventory of products for ordering and to assist in the month end inventory process.

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.

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app