SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Lafayette, LA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $16.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Compass Group is a global leader in foodservice management and support services, renowned for delivering exceptional dining experiences and innovative culinary solutions. One of its divisions, Chartwells Higher Ed, specializes in providing food services tailored to educational institutions, creating environments where students, faculty, and staff can enjoy nutritious, high-quality meals designed to meet diverse tastes and dietary needs. At the LSU Eunice campus located at 2048 Johnson Highway, Eunice, LA, Chartwells Higher Ed proudly contributes to the campus community by ensuring a vibrant and engaging dining experience. With a strong commitment to training, development, and employee well-being, Compass Group fosters a work atmosphere that values diversity, inclusion, and career growth.

We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our team in full-time and part-time Sous Chef positions. These roles offer an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals with prior institutional cooking experience to advance their careers in a dynamic educational food service setting. As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to prepare and cook food, coordinate food-service activities, and manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef. The positions are hourly, with a pay range from $13.00 to $16.00 per hour, reflecting the responsibilities and the comprehensive skills required for these roles.

The Sous Chef position is essential to our food service operations, ensuring that all culinary production standards are met with consistency and care. You will be responsible for cooking and preparing food following approved recipes and production standards, supervising hourly food service associates, managing inventory, ensuring food safety and sanitation procedures, and resolving customer inquiries or complaints in a service-oriented manner. This role demands excellent organizational skills, leadership capability, and the ability to thrive during peak service hours. Additional benefits include access to competitive wages, Instapay through the One @ Work app, and a wide range of individual and group benefits aimed at supporting your health, wellness, and financial security.

At Compass Group, we invest in our people both inside and outside of work, offering opportunities for professional growth, various insurance plans, retirement savings options, and exclusive associate programs such as shopping discounts and identity theft protection. The full-time positions further include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts, ensuring that our associates have comprehensive coverage and support.

If you are passionate about culinary excellence and looking to work in an environment where your efforts are genuinely valued and your career potential supported, this opportunity at LSU Eunice within Chartwells Higher Ed is ideal for you. Join us and be part of a team that is committed to making a meaningful impact through food service in an educational institution. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and enjoy a workplace culture committed to fairness, equity, and inclusion.

Job Requirements

Prior institutional cooking experience
Availability for full-time or part-time schedules with varying days and hours
Ability to handle supervising responsibilities including interviewing and scheduling
Compliance with corporate, state, and federal food safety standards
Ability to interact professionally with customers and team members
Willingness to perform cleaning and maintenance of workstations and equipment
Ability to perform duties at an educational facility which may include working varied shifts and potential temporary layoffs during school breaks

Job Qualifications

Prior institutional cooking experience
Ability to supervise and manage food service associates
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
Strong leadership and communication skills
Experience in food preparation following approved recipes and production standards
Ability to work under pressure during peak production and service hours
Customer service skills

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, and recommending disciplinary actions as appropriate
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
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
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