CATERING SOUS CHEF- Rutgers Athletics -Piscataway, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $60,000-65,000

At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.

Job Summary

GOURMET DINING is hiring a CATERING SOUS CHEF to support Atheletic events at  RUTGERS UNIVERSITY in Piscataway, NJ.  Join our culinary team at RUTGERS and bring New Jersey flavor, rich tradition, and genuine hospitality to our VIP premium club buffets and pre-game tailgating for sporting events!

In this role, you’ll be part of a dynamic catering program, designing menus that range from elevated classics to modern, chef-driven experiences for ATHLETIC events and catered functions . Our team puts the GOURMET DINING signature on every plate while staying sharp on execution—managing food costs, building efficient systems, and taking pride in every detail. This is hands-on cooking at its best, where your leadership sets the tone and your food leaves a lasting impression.

What sets this opportunity apart is the environment of RUTGERS ATHLETICS and the strong sense of pride, tradition, and community!!   With the support of Compass Group, you’re backed by industry-leading resources, training, and a clear path for advancement. This isn’t just a catering role—it’s a chance to lead with flavor, represent culture, and grow your career in a city and campus that celebrate both.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Manage cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred. 

Apply to Gourmet Dining today!

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Associates at Gourmet Dining are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid 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. 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.

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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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1562946

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