Sous Chef

SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Location:

Millipore Sigma – 3050 Spruce Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Pay Range: $23.00–$24.00 per hour.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

Job 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.

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards, ensuring all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food service associates: interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, reviewing performance, 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.

• Previous experience with world cuisine is required.
• Experience preparing meals utilizing recipes in a fast‑paced environment for 150 people is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Full‑time positions offer the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Additionally, associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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