Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $28.00
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
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Illinois, is one of the leading educational institutions in the United States, renowned for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus community. Within its diverse and dynamic environment, the university also focuses on providing exceptional food services to students, faculty, and staff through dedicated culinary teams. The university partners with Compass Group, a global leader in food services and support solutions, to ensure high-quality dining experiences across its campuses. This collaboration brings together expertise in food preparation, customer service, and operational efficiency, creating a rewarding workplace for culinary professionals. Northwestern University offers a full-time... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- previous sous chef experience preferred
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation
- ability to lead and supervise staff
- strong organizational and time management skills
- ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- capability to handle physical demands of kitchen work
- legal authorization to work in the United States
Job Qualifications
- Experience in sous chef role preferred
- ability to supervise and manage kitchen staff
- knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices
- strong communication and customer service skills
- ability to follow recipes and maintain production standards
- leadership skills to coordinate and motivate food service associates
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Duties
- Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods
- coordinates activities of cooks and other food-service associates
- assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef
- cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards
- supervises hourly food service associates including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action
- stores food following corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures
- ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and serving temperatures
- maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils
- cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving
- keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service
- interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly and service-oriented manner
- demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and explains them accurately
- 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
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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