Compass Group

SOUS CHEF- Campus Dining and Catering- Missouri State University Dining- Springfield, MO

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $38,200.00 - $59,600.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
holiday time off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave

Job Description

Chartwells Higher Education is a leading provider of dining services at over 300 colleges and universities across the United States. The company is known for reinventing the on-campus dining experience by creating innovative, food-forward environments that encourage meaningful social interactions among students. Chartwells emphasizes technology and culinary excellence to enhance student life and support academic success. As a division of Compass Group USA, Chartwells is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion while fostering growth opportunities for its associates. Their mission is to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success by delivering high-quality dining services.

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Job Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience in culinary arts
  • prior culinary or kitchen management experience
  • experience working in high volume foodservice operations
  • knowledge of institutional and batch cooking
  • understanding of food cost controls and sanitation standards
  • ability to supervise staff and collaborate with executive management
  • proficiency with computer systems
  • ServSafe certification
  • ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
  • commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job Qualifications

  • A.S. or equivalent experience
  • culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
  • high volume, complex foodservice operations experience - college/university dining highly desirable
  • institutional and batch cooking experience helpful
  • comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • high volume catering experience
  • white glove full service catering experience
  • must be experienced with computers
  • ServSafe certified

Job Duties

  • Assist the Executive Chef and culinary team with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
  • assist the Executive Chef and culinary team with planning and creating menus
  • produce and execute catering events
  • roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
  • foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving satisfaction and retention
  • perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location