SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Wolfgang Puck Catering + We are hiring immediately for a full time **SOUS CHEF** position. + **Location** : Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art - 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712. _Note: online applications accepted_ _only_ _._ + **Schedule** : Full time; Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview. + **Requirement** : Previous catering and event experience is required. + **_Pay Range:_** _$20.00_ per hour _to $24.00_ per hour. _*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available_ **We Make Applying Easy!** Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text **JOB** to **75000** and search **requisition ID number** **1557946** **.** The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: **Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive** At Wolfgang Puck Catering, great careers are crafted the same way great food is - with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we're committed to your journey - not just your job title. Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure. _"_ _I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far." - Wolfgang Puck_ Success on our team starts with our culture: + We have Wolfgang's PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients. + A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats. + Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality. + We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don't have to. + We curate company and partner resources to bring our client's vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships. + We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy). + Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions. **"I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far."** **Job Summary** **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:** + Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders. + Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate. + Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures. + Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures. + Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements. + Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor. + Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers. + Keeps up with peak production and service hours. + Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low. + Performs other duties as assigned. Associates at **Wolfgang Puck Catering** 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) _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,_ click here ( _or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information_ _ Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: + The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer. + The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables. + The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques. **About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry** 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.