Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $25.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Opportunities for training and development
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
voluntary benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Job Description
Compass Group is a leading global foodservice and support services company, dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences across various sectors including education, healthcare, business, and leisure. One of its well-regarded divisions, Chartwells Higher Ed, focuses on delivering innovative and quality food services to college and university campuses. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, Compass Group fosters an empowering environment where associates are encouraged to grow professionally and make meaningful impacts. The company prioritizes employee development through comprehensive training programs, benefits, and a culture of collaboration and respect. Located on the University of Florida campus, the UF Admin-Racquet Club Dining Center operates as part of the university’s dining services under Chartwells Higher Ed, serving a diverse community in Gainesville, Florida. This establishment offers vibrant dining experiences that emphasize fresh ingredients, culinary creativity, and nutritional balance, meeting the needs of students, faculty, and guests in a fast-paced academic environment.
The position of Full Time Sous Chef at the UF Admin-Racquet Club Dining Center is an hourly role that presents a unique opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about food service and leadership. The sous chef is a critical member of the kitchen management team, responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in planning, preparing, and cooking food while ensuring high standards are consistently met. This role requires not only culinary skills but also the ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and other food-service associates. The sous chef fills in for the Executive Chef when necessary, taking on responsibilities to manage the kitchen and uphold operational excellence.
With pay ranging from $18.00 to $25.00 per hour, this full-time position requires availability for AM and PM shifts as well as weekends, reflecting the dynamic demands of campus dining. The sous chef plays a vital role in maintaining food safety standards, inventory control, and team performance. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong leadership qualities, and has a solid background in culinary operations. By joining Compass Group and Chartwells Higher Ed, associates receive competitive wages, robust benefits, and unique perks like Instapay through the One @Work app, all while contributing to a team that values diversity, inclusion, and career growth. The company is committed to investing in its people with ongoing opportunities for training, development, and a supportive workplace culture geared towards professional and personal success. This commitment to both excellence and associate well-being makes the Full Time Sous Chef role an attractive career prospect for motivated culinary professionals seeking to make a difference in a vibrant campus setting.
The position of Full Time Sous Chef at the UF Admin-Racquet Club Dining Center is an hourly role that presents a unique opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about food service and leadership. The sous chef is a critical member of the kitchen management team, responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in planning, preparing, and cooking food while ensuring high standards are consistently met. This role requires not only culinary skills but also the ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and other food-service associates. The sous chef fills in for the Executive Chef when necessary, taking on responsibilities to manage the kitchen and uphold operational excellence.
With pay ranging from $18.00 to $25.00 per hour, this full-time position requires availability for AM and PM shifts as well as weekends, reflecting the dynamic demands of campus dining. The sous chef plays a vital role in maintaining food safety standards, inventory control, and team performance. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong leadership qualities, and has a solid background in culinary operations. By joining Compass Group and Chartwells Higher Ed, associates receive competitive wages, robust benefits, and unique perks like Instapay through the One @Work app, all while contributing to a team that values diversity, inclusion, and career growth. The company is committed to investing in its people with ongoing opportunities for training, development, and a supportive workplace culture geared towards professional and personal success. This commitment to both excellence and associate well-being makes the Full Time Sous Chef role an attractive career prospect for motivated culinary professionals seeking to make a difference in a vibrant campus setting.
Job Requirements
- Chef experience required
- Ability to work AM, PM and weekends as needed
- Must have knowledge of food safety standards
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to supervise and lead a team
- Effective communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience as a chef or sous chef
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
- Ability to prepare and cook food to approved recipes and production standards
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to manage inventory and control waste
- Experience with scheduling, payroll, and employee training
Job Duties
- Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards
- Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders
- Supervises hourly food service associates including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action
- Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures
- Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures
- Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils and cleans workstation thoroughly
- Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements
- Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relays information to supervisor
- Demonstrates understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers
- Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies
- Tracks product production, consumption and waste and informs supervisor when supplies or product are low
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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