Sous Chef

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in preparing and cooking a variety of foods, assisting the Executive Chef, and coordinating the activities of a dedicated team of cooks and food-service associates. This position involves taking responsibility for kitchen operations and staff in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring high standards of culinary excellence and operational efficiency at Western Washington University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food according to approved recipes and production standards, ensuring all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll management, training, counseling, participating in performance reviews, and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Stores food in designated areas, strictly adhering to all corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, appealing presentation, accurate portion control, and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintains the sanitation of all equipment, supplies, and utensils, thoroughly cleaning workstations before departure.
• 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, relaying relevant information directly to the supervisor.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
• Manages operations effectively during peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of products and supplies, tracking product production, consumption, and waste. Informs the supervisor when supplies or product levels are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support kitchen operations.

The Benefits

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is committed to investing in its people. Both full-time and part-time associates may be eligible for a range of benefits designed to support their full potential:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)

Additionally, full-time positions offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Please note that due to the educational facility setting, there may be unpaid periods during breaks when food service needs decline. However, year-round work, potentially at different locations, may be required based on business needs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fair treatment for all applicants and associates based on abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to protected classifications. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. This job post serves as a reflection of the position, with the Company reserving the right to modify job functions based on business necessity.

Key skills/competency

• Culinary Arts
• Food Preparation
• Kitchen Management
• Team Supervision
• Inventory Control
• Food Safety
• Sanitation Standards
• Customer Service
• Menu Knowledge
• Production Scheduling