SOUS CHEF

Eurest, a division of Compass Group, is recognized worldwide for its standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Known for its commitment to connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live its promise, Eurest serves many of the world’s most successful corporations, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. The company fosters an ownership mindset and champions diversity and inclusion as core pillars of its success. With a local presence and global resources, Eurest enriches the communities it serves, offering a wide range of opportunities for career growth and development in the foodservice sector. The roles within Eurest emphasize teamwork, customer service, innovation, and adherence to strict food safety and quality standards, providing a dynamic and supportive workplace environment for its associates.

The role of Sous Chef at Eurest, located at Union Pacific Headquarters in Omaha, NE, is an exciting full-time opportunity for culinary professionals with leadership skills and a passion for food preparation and kitchen management. The position follows a standard Monday through Friday schedule from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, offering a competitive hourly pay range of $19.00 to $21.00. As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to prepare and cook food according to approved recipes and production standards. Your responsibilities include supervising and coordinating the activities of cooks and food-service associates, ensuring all aspects of kitchen operations run smoothly in the absence of the Executive Chef.

You will be responsible for maintaining strict compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines, managing inventory, monitoring food quality, and ensuring all presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures meet company standards. This role requires a hands-on approach to leadership, including interviewing, scheduling, training, payroll management, counseling, and participating in performance reviews. The Sous Chef plays a vital part in creating an excellent dining experience by interacting courteously with customers to resolve complaints and providing accurate information about menu items.

Eurest values associates who bring a proactive and motivated attitude, as well as the ability to keep up with peak production and service hours while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. This position offers an internal employee referral bonus and numerous benefits, including retirement plans, health insurance, paid time off, and more. As part of a diverse and inclusive team, the Sous Chef position is ideal for culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers within a respected global foodservice leader committed to quality and innovation.