Sous Chef

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join our team at Compass Group, North America. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in preparing and cooking high-quality food, while ensuring exceptional customer service and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

• Cooking and Food Preparation: Prepare and cook food following approved recipes and production standards, ensuring all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervision and Leadership: Supervise hourly food service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, and recommending disciplinary action as needed.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Store food in designated areas following all corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures, ensuring proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils, cleaning workstations thoroughly before leaving the area.
• Customer Service: Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner, relaying relevant information directly to supervisors.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent cooking and food preparation skills, with knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and train team members.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers and colleagues.

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Access to a range of employee benefits and perks.

Compass Group, North America is a leading foodservice and support services company, providing high-quality food and hospitality services to a wide range of clients, including corporate, education, healthcare, and government institutions. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our employees.