SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Position: Full-Time Sous Chef (Immediate Openings) Location: 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106 Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Full time) Requirements: Prior FOH and BOH experience required. Advanced computer skills required. Pay Range: $28.00 to $34.00 per hour Job 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 Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensure all deadlines are met based on production orders. Supervise hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate. Store food in designated areas following all corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures. Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures. Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements. Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service‑oriented manner. Relay relevant information directly to supervisor. Demonstrate complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explain them to associates and customers. Keep up with peak production and service hours. Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Track product production, consumption and waste. Inform supervisor when supplies or product are low. Perform other duties as assigned. The Benefits Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following benefits: Opportunities for Training and Development Retirement Plan Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program) In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits: 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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed remotely, see paid time off benefits information. Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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: Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services