SOUS CHEF - POTENTIAL / PIPELINE OPPORTUNITY IN CHICAGO

• We have a potential opening for a SOUS CHEF I  position.
• Location : Chicago, IL    Note: online applications accepted only .
• Schedule :  Monday - Friday 6a-5pm

If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.

Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. The Eurest Promise, "connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise," is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the world's most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.

Full time associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits such as:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance for Associates and Eligible Dependents
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Discount Marketplace
• And other voluntary benefits

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions for an account up to $3 million in size. The position entails assisting the Executive Chef / Chef 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 employees 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 the Executive Chef / Chef with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists the Executive Chef / Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years related experience in food service operations is required.
• 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.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office products, e-mail, and internet experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts is preferred and/or equivalent professional experience.
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification is preferred.

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.  *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).

Req ID: 172936

SALARIED EXEMPT

Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Job Segment: Sous Chef, Chef, Culinary, Food Service, Hospitality

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