Sous Chef (Catering) - Parsippany, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:  $75,000 - $85,000 /year

Other Forms of Compensation: Cash in on Growth 

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the  opportunity and innovation.  Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary:

The Catering Sous Chef plays a key role in overseeing daily food production and catering operations within a high-volume corporate dining environment. This position partners closely with the Executive Chef and fellow Sous Chef to execute exceptional catering services, maintain food quality and safety standards, and support a team of approximately 12 kitchen employees. The ideal candidate has experience in large-scale food production, catering logistics, menu execution, quality control, and client-focused service.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Support the planning, preparation, and execution of catering services serving approximately 4,000 to 6,000 meals per week.
•    Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and execute monthly catering menus, including weekly and daily menu revisions based on client needs and operational requirements.
•    Oversee day-to-day catering operations, including food production, vendor deliveries, event setup, transportation logistics, and service execution.
•    Ensure all food is prepared according to standardized recipes, portion controls, and quality standards.
•    Lead daily production planning by creating prep lists, assigning workload, and monitoring kitchen productivity.
•    Manage food packing, transportation, and presentation for catered events within office environments.
•    Execute 2-4 on-site corporate events per month, with event volume increasing during peak seasons.
•    Monitor food quality throughout preparation, packing, and service to ensure consistency and client satisfaction.
•    Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergens, and special client requests while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
•    Maintain accurate production records, food logs, temperature logs, and shift reports.
•    Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health department regulations.
•    Drive food waste reduction initiatives and support inventory management and cost-control efforts.
•    Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence.
•    Partner with culinary leadership to address real-time client adjustments and changing event requirements.

Qualifications:
•    2 years of experience in high-volume catering, commissary, hospitality, corporate dining, or food manufacturing environments.
•    Proven experience producing and managing large-scale meal volumes.
•    Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality control, and HACCP principles.
•    Experience coordinating food transportation, event catering logistics, and production scheduling.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
•    Experience accommodating dietary restrictions and allergen protocols.
•    Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
•    Proficiency with food production records, inventory controls, food logs, and reporting.
•    Culinary degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered

Apply to Canteen today!

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

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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. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen   are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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.

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

Req ID: 1579085  

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