SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Epicurean Group + We are hiring immediately for a full time **SOUS CHEF** position. + **Location** : Alameda Juvenile Justice Center - 3500 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619. _Note: online applications accepted only._ + **Schedule** : Full time schedule. Tuesday through Saturday, 4:30 am to 1:00 pm, flexibility required. Further details upon interview. + **Requirement** : Previous sous chef experience required. Must have a valid driver's license. _*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available_ + **Pay Rate** :$28.00 per hour to $30.00 per hour. Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations. **We Make Applying Easy!** Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text **JOB** to **75000** and search **requisition ID number** **​** **1552990** **.** **​** The advertised program is an AI recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: ** Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today! **What makes Epicurean click?** Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions. We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the Epicurean difference. Where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish. **Job Summary** **Summary:** Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Coordinates activities of cooks and other food-service associates. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** + Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders. + Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, 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. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements. + Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor. + Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers. + Keeps up with peak production and service hours. + 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. **_We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act._** **Associates at Epicurean are offered many fantastic benefits.** **Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits** to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program **Full-time positions also offer the following benefits** to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) _Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws._ For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. **About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry** Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Epicurean maintains a drug-free workplace.