SOUS CHEF - WICHITA, KS

Company Overview Eurest is a leader in business and industry dining, feeding employees for the nation's largest and most prestigious companies across all states and industries. Salary and Compensation Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 / year Pay Grade: 12 Other Forms of Compensation: [details omitted] Job Summary As the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility. You will assist in supervising, preparing, and cooking various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may supervise hourly associates and work with the Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional. Key Responsibilities Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account. Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus. Produce and execute catering events. Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team. Preferred Qualifications A.S. or equivalent experience. Some progressive culinary/kitchen_management experience, depending on formal degree or training. Catering experience a plus. High‑volume, complex foodservice operations experience – highly desirable. Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation. Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, e‑mail, and the internet. Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities. ServSafe certification – highly desirable. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage. 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, paid parental leave, personal leave. Other paid or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 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 reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr