HOURLY SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME) - $25 per HOUR

Compass Group is a global leader in foodservice management, providing tailored dining experiences that cater to various sectors including education, healthcare, business, and leisure. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, Compass Group operates diverse foodservice brands worldwide. One of its notable divisions, Chartwells Higher Ed, specializes in delivering exceptional dining services to college and university communities, fostering environments where students, faculty, and staff can enjoy nutritious and varied meal options. The company emphasizes employee development, inclusivity, and operational excellence while supporting sustainable business practices.\n\nLocated at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho, the full-time Hourly Sous Chef position plays a vital role within the campus dining team under the Chartwells Higher Ed brand of Compass Group. This position reports to the Executive Chef and is primarily responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of food items according to approved recipes and production standards in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment catering to a diverse collegiate population. With an offered hourly pay range of $23.00 to $25.00, this role demands both culinary expertise and leadership capabilities as the Sous Chef coordinates the activities of cooks and other food-service associates, ensuring that daily production and service quality standards are met or exceeded.\n\nThe Hourly Sous Chef is entrusted with supervising hourly food service associates, which includes responsibilities related to interviewing, scheduling, training, payroll management, performance reviews, counseling, and recommending disciplinary action when necessary to maintain a productive and efficient kitchen team. The Sous Chef also plays a critical part in maintaining all food safety and sanitation regulations as they ensure proper food handling, storage, presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures.\n\nAdditionally, this position involves direct interaction with customers to resolve complaints professionally and courteously, representing the company with exemplary service and communication skills. The Sous Chef monitors inventory and supplies, tracking product usage, production, consumption, and waste to optimize kitchen operations. This helps in effective ordering and avoiding shortages or excesses.\n\nCompass Group provides a dynamic and supportive work environment at Boise State, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow career-wise through ongoing training and development opportunities. The company is proud of its inclusive culture and equal opportunity employment principles, focusing on a workplace free from discrimination and promoting diversity in all aspects of employment. The role may encounter fluctuation in work hours corresponding to academic calendar breaks, and employees may be temporarily laid off during periods of low foodservice demand, reflecting the seasonality in the educational dining context.\n\nWorking full-time with Chartwells Higher Ed at Boise State not only offers a competitive wage but also access to a wide range of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and various voluntary benefits. Compass Group fosters a positive work culture where team members can make meaningful impacts through their culinary expertise and leadership while contributing to a vibrant campus community. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online and join a company that values purpose and excellence in foodservice.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have prior experience in catering or high-volume kitchen
• Ability to work full-time shifts that may vary
• Must be able to perform essential job duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation
• Compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to supervise and train hourly food service associates