SOUS CHEF I - Compass Group, North America

Chartwells K12





+ We are hiring immediately for a SOUS CHEF I position.


+ Location: Wilton Schools; 395 DANBURY Rd Wilton, CT 06897. Note: online applications accepted only.


+ Schedule: Full Time; Monday- Friday, 6am- 4pm.


+ Requirement: Previous culinary experience with menus and forecasting, ordering and inventory.


+ Salary: $55,000 per year






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Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com .




Job Summary



Summary: As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.





Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



+ Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.


+ Assists with planning and creating menus.


+ Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.


+ Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.


+ Performs other duties as assigned.






Qualifications:



+ 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.


+ Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.


+ Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.


+ Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.


+ Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.


+ ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.


+ Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.


+ Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.






Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.


Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:



+ 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



In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:



+ Medical


+ Dental


+ Vision


+ Life Insurance/AD


+ Disability Insurance


+ Commuter Benefits


+ Employee Assistance Program


+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)



Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.


About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry


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.