Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
SOUS CHEF - CATERING - UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
SOUS CHEF - CATERING - UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Location:
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - GAINESVILLE, FL
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
invites applicants to join as a
Catering Sous Chef . We are re‑inventing the on‑campus dining experience at over 300 college and university sites. Our goal is to create food‑forward environments that encourage community and interaction, feeding hungry minds and preparing students for success.
Job Summary As the
Catering Sous Chef
at the University of Florida, you will assist in the overall success of the food program and oversee catering culinary functions. The role involves planning, ordering, inventory management and food preparation while ensuring compliance with client culture, health regulations, and company standards of quality, freshness, and presentation. You will also motivate, train, develop and direct back‑of‑house associates to achieve operational objectives and satisfy customers, clients and management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various catering food items.
Assist with planning and creating catering menus.
Roll out new catering culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
Assist with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year at a management level.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations—preferably with catering experience.
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.
Strong supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred.
Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
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
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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.
Req ID:
1489042
Chartwells HE
SHARON MCNEELEY
#J-18808-Ljbffr
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - GAINESVILLE, FL
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
invites applicants to join as a
Catering Sous Chef . We are re‑inventing the on‑campus dining experience at over 300 college and university sites. Our goal is to create food‑forward environments that encourage community and interaction, feeding hungry minds and preparing students for success.
Job Summary As the
Catering Sous Chef
at the University of Florida, you will assist in the overall success of the food program and oversee catering culinary functions. The role involves planning, ordering, inventory management and food preparation while ensuring compliance with client culture, health regulations, and company standards of quality, freshness, and presentation. You will also motivate, train, develop and direct back‑of‑house associates to achieve operational objectives and satisfy customers, clients and management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various catering food items.
Assist with planning and creating catering menus.
Roll out new catering culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
Assist with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year at a management level.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations—preferably with catering experience.
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.
Strong supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred.
Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
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
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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.
Req ID:
1489042
Chartwells HE
SHARON MCNEELEY
#J-18808-Ljbffr