Sous Chef

Albertus Magnus College, located in New Haven, CT, is a prestigious institution dedicated to providing quality education and fostering a vibrant campus community. The college is committed to offering a supportive and rewarding work environment for its staff and faculty, encouraging growth and professional development. As part of its campus services, Albertus Magnus College partners with Compass Group, a leading global food service provider known for its excellence in culinary services and commitment to employee well-being. Compass Group offers career opportunities with competitive wages, benefits, and a focus on employee empowerment and development through various training programs and wellness initiatives.

The full-time Sous Chef position at Albertus Magnus College is a key role within the campus dining operations. This position supports the Executive Chef in preparing and cooking meals, ensuring compliance with established recipes and production standards. The Sous Chef will coordinate activities among cooks and other food service associates and assume responsibility for the kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence. The role requires supervision of hourly food service staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, and performance management, ensuring that food safety and sanitation standards are rigorously maintained. This position works Monday through Friday with some weekend availability, offering a pay range of $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.

In this role, the Sous Chef plays a critical part in delivering high-quality culinary experiences that meet the college's standards and customers' expectations. The candidate will be expected to handle food storage, presentation, portion control, and temperature maintenance, while maintaining stringent sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations. They will interact with customers to address complaints in a courteous and professional manner and keep abreast of production demands during peak service hours. Inventory management, including tracking product use, waste, and coordinating deliveries, is also a vital responsibility.

Albertus Magnus College and Compass Group foster an inclusive work culture that values diversity and offers employees various benefits. This includes opportunities for career training and development, retirement plans, health and wellness programs, and more, designed to support associates both inside and outside the workplace. Through this role, the Sous Chef will have the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic food service operation in an educational setting, making a meaningful impact on the campus community while advancing their culinary career in a stable and supportive environment.