Catering Sous Chef - Redmond, Wa

Salary

$80,000 to $90,000 per year.

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Supervises activities of and directs training of cooks, and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable food service.

Manages cooks in their department. Supports the Executive Chef in overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

• Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
• Directs food apportionment policy to control costs.
• Ensures compliance with all sanitation Serv Safe and safety requirements.
• Supervises cooking and other kitchen personnel and coordinates their assignments to ensure economical and timely food production.
• Assesses methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner.
• Tests cooked foods by tasting and smelling them.
• Familiarizes newly hired cooks with practices of kitchen and oversees training.
• Estimates food consumption and purchases or requisitions foodstuffs and kitchen supplies.
• Establishes and enforces nutrition, sanitation, safety and merchandising standards.
• Assigns and supervises cleaning schedules for all areas of the kitchen.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment; performs job safely.
• Other tasks may be assigned.
• Understands Webtrition and can utilize the tool.
• Ensures discipline to culinary programs and standards.
• Strong team player with good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Understands labor scheduling & can create schedules based on business needs.
• Manages purchase compliance as required.
• Attends all culinary meetings as required.
• Understands all culinary terminology.

• Must possess a valid Food Handler’s Permit.
• Current Serv Safe Certification.
• Adhere to all HACCP policies and procedures.
• Manage daily and monthly food safety trainings.
• Adhere to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control.
• Order food and other supplies from only our Compass approved sources.
• Meet all regulatory regulations for Food Safety.
• Passing local jurisdiction and third‑party inspections.

• Culinary degree or certificate required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of culinary/kitchen management experience or equivalent.
• Catering and high‑volume food service experience strongly preferred.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience helpful.
• Strong knowledge of food trends, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Webtrition.
• Familiarity with culinary terminology and labor scheduling.

• Valid Food Handler’s Permit.
• Current Serv Safe Certification.
• Must meet all state and local food safety requirements.

• 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

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. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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