Job Description

Canteen

  • We are hiring immediately for a SOUS CHEF position.
  • Location: FSW, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full Time; primarily Monday through Friday 7:00am-5:00pm, with some weekend as necessary.
  • Details: The Sous Chef supports the full-service cafe operations and the burgeoning catering business. Manage 6-7 hourly associates.
  • Requirement: Strong culinary skills. Experience with inventory, cost controls, and client and customer relations.
  • *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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About Canteen:

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

    Job Summary

    Summary: As a Sous Chef I, 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 Sous Chef I 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.
    • 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, health care, 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.

    Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

    Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

    Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: 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 to be performed Remotely, click here for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.

     

    About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
     

    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. 

    Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

    Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

    Req ID:1374327

    Canteen 

    Application Instructions

    Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!

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