Sous Chef - DePauw University

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef, you will support the success of our culinary operations by overseeing food preparation, assisting with kitchen management, and ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. This role includes planning, ordering, inventory, and leading back-of-house staff in line with client expectations, health regulations, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals across multiple stations.
• Help plan menus and introduce new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and culinary teams.
• Monitor and help manage food and labor costs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Supervise, train, and develop culinary staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, including 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
• Background in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military, or similar food service settings.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food safety, and cost controls.
• Ability to manage production schedules and kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

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 Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

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, 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 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1466169