SOUS CHEF

A Fresh Approach To Great Results.

Compass Group, The Americas Division is the nations largest contract foodservice and hospitality provider, with over 160,000 associates throughout the United States, Latin America, and Canada and revenues of $7.7 billion. Our vision for success is a powerful one ? to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business ? from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and its our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, its important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success:

Job Description

SOUS CHEF

Responsible for the successful culinary production operation under the direction of the Executive Chef and Director.  May serve as the department head for culinary operations in the absences of Executive Chef.  Duties include heavy food production of client employee meals upwards to 1500 meals per day, and high level catering functions.  Constant interaction with clients, their employees and guests. Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation.  Additional duties may include menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel management to include hiring, firing, counseling, coaching and developing.

Recipe to Succeed:

* Good supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal * Ability to communicate on various levels to include client, management, departmental, customer and associate levels * Understanding of financial, budgetary, and food control practices * Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet * Ability to perform various motor skills such as; lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, squatting, grasping and arm-hand coordination on a continuous basis * Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions * Knowledge of diet principles and safe and sanitary food handling principles * Hands-on leadership and training skills

Necessary Ingredients:

* A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and three (3) to five (5) years of culinary experience preferred * Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training * Catering experience * Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation * Batch cooking or high volume cooking experience preferred * Experience with food production for large catering or banquet functions * ServSafe® Certified * Must be able to pass criminal background check

Great People. Great Service. Great Results. At Compass Group, The Americas Division, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you• re looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group, The Americas Division is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industrys best.

Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group, The Americas Division is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V

Please refer to job code 262213 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Hospitality/Food Service
	> Chef
Location:	New York, NY
County:	New York County
ZIP Code:	10001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Compass Group North America
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please