Elevate your culinary career with Wolfgang Puck Catering!
Join our dynamic team at a high-volume corporate dining account, providing exceptional grab-and-go breakfast and multi-station lunch service, Monday through Friday.
As an Executive Sous Chef, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions.
The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
This includes adhering to the client's culture and guidelines, the Health Department's regulations, and the company's standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation.
The Executive Sous Chef also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.Assists with planning and creating menus.Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation guidelines by regularly monitoring kitchen practices, enforcing proper hygiene, and maintaining clean and organized workspaces.Conduct regular inspections and training sessions to uphold safety protocols, prevent cross-contamination, and guarantee adherence to HACCP and ServSafe standards.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications: 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, and/or related food service operations.Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.Associate's degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information. Apply to Wolfgang Puck today! Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.
At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, nationalorigin, 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 a reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.
While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits. MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.
Req ID: 1361323
Restaurant Associates
Michael Abbey
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