SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Eurest is a leading foodservice company recognized worldwide for its commitment to service excellence and innovative solutions within the foodservice industry. Operating with a strong focus on local presence despite its global resources, Eurest supports the needs of some of the world's most respected corporations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company prides itself on its dedication to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace culture that inspires its associates and strengthens communities. Through its philosophy, known as the Eurest Promise, the company aims to connect with people, inspire through food, create innovative solutions, and uphold its promises in all aspects of its operations.

The opportunity at hand is for a full-time Sous Chef position located at General Dynamics in Phoenix, Arizona. This role is pivotal in supporting the Executive Chef by assisting with food preparation and cooking, as well as overseeing the activities of cooks and other food service associates within the kitchen environment. The Sous Chef acts with significant leadership responsibility, stepping in for the Executive Chef as needed and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. The schedule for this position runs Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, and comes with a competitive pay range of $26.00 to $29.00 per hour.

This position requires prior experience specifically in banquets, mass production, catering, and sous chef duties. Candidates must also be prepared to complete a chef test as part of the hiring process. A key perk of this job includes no weekend shifts, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking work-life balance within the culinary field. Other benefits include paid holidays and an internal employee referral bonus, underscoring the company’s commitment to employee satisfaction and rewarding contributions.

In their role, the Sous Chef must ensure that all food is prepared according to approved recipes and production standards, maintaining high quality and safety standards throughout. This includes supervising hourly food service associates with responsibilities such as interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, and performance reviews. The Sous Chef is also responsible for food safety, proper storage, inventory monitoring, and maintaining sanitation protocols of all kitchen equipment and work areas. Customer interaction to resolve complaints politely and efficiently is also a crucial aspect of this role.

Associates enjoying full or part-time roles with Eurest benefit from a comprehensive package including retirement plans, health and wellness programs, shopping discounts, identity theft protection, voluntary benefits like critical illness and accident insurance, and much more. Full-time employees specifically benefit from additional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs. Eurest advocates for a drug-free workplace and adheres strictly to equal employment opportunity laws, ensuring that hiring decisions are made based on merit without discrimination.