SOUS CHEF

Company: Compass Group The Americas Division
Location: Hyde Park
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionRestaurant Associates Become part of Restaurant Associates, a name that has been synonymous with exciting restaurant concepts and high quality foodservice for over half a century.RA is a New York City leader in the foodservice industry for some of the nation's premier museums, performing arts centers and corporate accounts.Restaurant Associates' commitment to upscale dining has led the way to develop successful culinary programs. If you share our belief in the value of delivering Superior Quality Food and Delivery Hospitality Excellence, we invite you to learn more about Restaurant Associates' dynamic select team of professionals.Come share your talents with one of the nations' fastest-growing, multi-million dollar organizations.Job SummarySummary: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. Apply to Restaurant Associates today!Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass StoryCompass 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. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Req ID: 1032210Restaurant Associates BRIAN P PANGBORN

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