Sous Chef

Join to apply for the SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME) role at Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
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Location:

Oklahoma Baptist University – 500 West University Street, Shawnee, OK 74804.

Compensation:
Fixed Pay Rate $18.00 per hour.

Schedule:

Full‑time; days and hours may vary; weekends required.

Requirements:
Previous culinary experience preferred. Online applications only.

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. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food‑service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, reviewing, 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.

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts

Additional benefits information and paid/no‑paid time off provide compliance with applicable laws. Positions in Maryland, Washington State, or performed remotely may have further benefits.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on 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 essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services