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SOUS CHEF

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $26.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
voluntary benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Eurest, a division of Compass Group, is a leading global foodservice company known for its dedication to excellence, quality, and customer satisfaction. The company operates widely across many sectors, including corporate dining, healthcare, education, and more. Eurest's commitment to providing top-tier foodservice solutions has made it a trusted partner for many Fortune 500 companies and reputable organizations worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, Eurest fosters a dynamic workplace culture that values diversity, teamwork, and growth opportunities for associates at all levels.

Located at Olive Grove Cafe in Irvine, CA, this full-time sous chef position ... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior culinary experience preferred
  • prior ordering experience preferred
  • willingness to train
  • ability to work a full-time schedule including early morning shifts
  • strong organizational skills
  • ability to interact professionally with customers and team members
  • compliance with food safety regulations
  • ability to stand for extended periods

Job Qualifications

  • Prior culinary experience preferred
  • prior ordering experience preferred
  • ability to supervise and manage kitchen staff
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • strong communication and customer service skills
  • ability to manage inventory and control waste
  • willingness to learn and adapt
  • prior experience with scheduling and payroll processes preferred

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
  • cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area
  • keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service
  • interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner
  • demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers
  • keeps up with peak production and service hours
  • monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies
  • tracks product production, consumption and waste
  • informs supervisor when supplies or product are low
  • performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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