Sous Chef

Bon Appetit

Position Title: Sous Chef

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Salary: $60,000 to $65,000

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Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef you will have full responsibility for ensuring the efficient management of the kitchen operations. This position plays a leading role in managing the entire food service operation, while ensuring client and customer satisfaction and meeting company and agency regulations. The Chef Manager has the ability to manage in a diverse work environment while remaining focused on fresh food and client and customer service satisfaction.

Essential Functions and Key Tasks

• Provide leadership in culinary production, operations and procurement.

• Plans menus for daily food service operations.

• Develops culinary team members through appropriate coaching, training and mentoring.

• Provides leadership and guidance to team members in the preparation and serving of high quality and great tasting meals.

• Implements and monitors compliance to standards and policies through understanding of regulated agency standards.

• Identifies and implements continuous quality improvement procedures and maintains appropriate sanitation and safety levels in all department areas.

• Utilizes culinary background to create and maintain an appealing and customer satisfying experience.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2-5 years related experience as an Sous Chef or Chef Supervisor or equivalent level.

• An undergraduate degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management is highly desirable; having completed the Certified Dietary Management program preferred.

• The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment that offers unlimited growth opportunities and rewards achievements.

Work Environment

• Back-of-house.

• Requires frequent lifting/transporting hot food items, ability to work inside kitchen area, interact with heated equipment, steam, and other at risk conditions.

• Involves repetitive motion.

• Frequent lifting, pushing, and carrying

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• 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. 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. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1310770

Bon Appetit

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