Sous Chef - Cambridge, MA

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Position Title:Sous Chef - Cambridge, MA Pay Grade:12 Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A ! This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, View email address on click.appcast.io. Job Summary: As a Sous Chef with Restaurant Associates, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a corporate dining facility in Cambridge, MA . You will assist with supervising, preparing, and cooking various food items, and develop daily menu items, including preparation and garnishing. You may supervise hourly associates, and work with the Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering, as well as support any catering events. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional ready to take the next step in their career. Join a dynamic team where your creativity, leadership, and passion for food are valued—and where you’ll have meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, take on new responsibilities, and advance your career. Key Responsibilities: Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account Assists theExecutive Chef with planning and creating menus Produces and executes catering events Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team What We're Looking For: A.S. or equivalent experience Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training Experience with high-volume kitchens Catering experience preferred High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable Institutional and batch cooking experience helpful Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities ServSafe certified - highly desirable Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA 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, 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 Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Personal Leave 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group USA