SOUS CHEF

Compass Group is a leading global food service and support services company committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences and exceptional customer service. Their commitment extends not only to their clients but also to their employees, fostering an environment that promotes learning, growth, and meaningful impact. Located at LSU Eunice in Eunice, Louisiana, Compass Group operates in the institutional food service sector, providing meal services tailored to educational facilities and campuses. This company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all its associates and applicants regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected classification. They encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to maintaining a drug-free workplace and adhering to all necessary background checks and state requirements.

The role of Sous Chef at LSU Eunice is a vital position within Compass Group's campus dining team. This role is available in both full-time and part-time schedules, offering wages from $13.00 to $16.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef to prepare and cook food, ensuring that production standards, food safety, and sanitation protocols are strictly followed. This position demands prior institutional cooking experience and a readiness to embrace a dynamic work environment where days and hours may vary. The Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating the activities of cooks and other food-service associates, stepping in as the kitchen leader when the Executive Chef is absent. The position emphasizes supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, training, scheduling, payroll oversight, counseling, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as necessary.

In addition to culinary tasks such as food preparation and cooking, the role involves inventory management, monitoring deliveries, and controlling food waste. The Sous Chef must maintain a sanitary, organized workstation, manage portion control and food presentation according to company standards, and ensure that each meal service runs efficiently and smoothly. Interacting with customers to address complaints in a professional and friendly manner is part of the job, reflecting Compass Group’s commitment to excellent customer service. By joining the team at LSU Eunice, associates become part of a supportive work environment that offers competitive wages, benefits, and perks such as Instapay through the One @ Work app. The company invests in its associates through opportunities for training and development and offers a comprehensive benefits package to both full-time and part-time employees. Overall, this position offers an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about food service in educational settings to advance their careers in a reputable and inclusive company.