EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Chicago, IL Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Merit Increases Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA. An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award-winning team! Job Summary This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. Key Responsibilities Coordinates activities of kitchen personnel engaged in preparation of food service Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams Supervises co-workers to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Flexible Time Off Paid Parental Leave Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet 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. 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. 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. Unidine maintains a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Senior Dining Association Inc.