SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME) - West Palm Beach, FL

Florida Atlantic University is a prominent educational institution located in Jupiter, Florida, known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. Situated at 5353 Parkside Drive, FAU offers vibrant campus life, diverse academic programs, and exceptional amenities that support student success and faculty innovation. The university fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where students, staff, and faculty work together towards meaningful achievements. FAU attracts a diverse population, emphasizing growth, development, and impactful contributions to the region and beyond. As a hub of educational activity, the university prioritizes sustainability, innovation, and service excellence, ensuring an enriching experience for its campus community. We are currently seeking full-time Sous Chef candidates to join our dynamic campus food service team at FAU. This role is integral to supporting the Executive Chef in the preparation and cooking of high-quality food items and managing kitchen operations during their absence. The Sous Chef will directly coordinate activities of cooks and other food-service associates to maintain an efficient and smooth kitchen workflow. The position requires a full-time commitment with a Sunday through Thursday schedule, potentially with variable hours. Scheduled pay ranges from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour. Candidates must have proven supervisory and kitchen experience and must be ready for immediate hire. This job offers a meaningful career opportunity within a reputed educational establishment, supporting culinary services where innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction are top priorities. The Sous Chef will engage in cooking and preparing food according to approved recipes and production standards, ensuring adherence to timelines and operational excellence. They will supervise hourly food service associates, overseeing essential activities such as interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, and conducting performance reviews. This leadership ensures a high-performing team aligned with the company’s goals. Food safety and sanitation are paramount, and the role requires adherence to all corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures. Maintaining proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures is critical to ensuring customer satisfaction. The Sous Chef must also maintain the cleanliness of kitchen equipment, supplies, utensils, and workstations throughout the shift. Customer interaction is another key aspect of this role; the Sous Chef addresses customer complaints in a service-oriented manner and communicates relevant information to supervisors. They also demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of daily menu items, accurately explaining them to both customers and associates. Monitoring inventory, product deliveries, and waste levels forms a part of their operational responsibilities to maintain cost efficiency and ensure adequate stock levels. As a member of the campus team, the Sous Chef will benefit from a culture that values and empowers employees to make a significant difference. Compass Group, the employer, supports employee growth through training and development opportunities and offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. Full-time associates enjoy medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, and various voluntary benefits, among others. The environment encourages career development, learning, and a strong sense of purpose, making this an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about education and service excellence. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair and equitable workplace. Candidates must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations. This job post does not cover every task or responsibility of the position but provides a detailed overview of what the role entails. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled, with the company reserving the right to modify job functions based on business needs. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

• supervisor and kitchen experience required
• ability to work full-time schedule Sunday through Thursday
• food safety knowledge
• strong leadership skills
• excellent communication abilities
• capability to handle customer complaints professionally
• availability for immediate hire