SENIOR SOUS CHEF

Unidine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Unidine is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Portland, Maine. In this role, you will assist in operating the Culinary Department, supervising food preparation, and developing menus. Responsibilities include managing cost controls, planning menus, and executing catering events. Ideal candidates will have an AOS Degree in Culinary Arts or a culinary certificate, along with progressive experience in culinary management. Competitive benefits such as medical, dental, and flexible time off are offered.

Qualifications

• AOS Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Catering experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls.
• Plan and create menus.
• Produce and execute catering events.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu planning

Catering experience

Food service operations

Microsoft Office

Education

AOS Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate

Job description

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Position Title: SOUS CHEF SR

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits offered

Job Summary

Working as the Senior Sous Chef, you will assist in the successful operation of the Culinary Department. You will supervise, prepare, and cook various food items, develop daily menu items and garnishment, and help the Executive Chef develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account
• Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
• Produce and execute catering events
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• AOS Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experience helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Experience with computers: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Outlook, e‑mail and the Internet
• Willingness to participate in patient satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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. 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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.