SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, Houghton, MI, United States
Job Overview
Position: SOUS CHEF – full‑time
Location: 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 (Michigan Tech University)
Schedule: Full‑time; days and hours may vary.
Pay: $25.00 per hour (fixed)
Application: Online only
Requirements
Customer service experience
Culinary experience
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, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action when 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.
Benefits
Opportunities for Training and Development
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability 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 positions performed remotely, additional details are available at https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf.
Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks). Such periods may be unpaid and considered temporary layoffs; however, depending on business needs you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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 reasonable accommodation.
This job posting is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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Position: SOUS CHEF – full‑time
Location: 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 (Michigan Tech University)
Schedule: Full‑time; days and hours may vary.
Pay: $25.00 per hour (fixed)
Application: Online only
Requirements
Customer service experience
Culinary experience
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, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action when 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.
Benefits
Opportunities for Training and Development
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability 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 positions performed remotely, additional details are available at https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf.
Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks). Such periods may be unpaid and considered temporary layoffs; however, depending on business needs you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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 reasonable accommodation.
This job posting is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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