Fresh Ideas

Position Title: CHEF, EXECUTIVE SOUS - Fort Lewis College- Durango, CO

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: 70000

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.

Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams ! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.

Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!

Job Summary

We're hiring an EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF with Fresh Ideas on the campus of FORT LEWIS COLLEGE. This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Living in Durango, CO, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community. FLC primarily offers undergraduate programs in a variety of disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, education, and engineering. The college emphasizes a liberal arts curriculum and offers small class sizes with a focus on personalized education. Fort Lewis College is known for its combination of academic rigor, outdoor lifestyle, and commitment to Native American heritage. It's a popular choice for students seeking a well-rounded education in a beautiful mountain setting. Durango is known for its stunning natural surroundings, including the San Juan Mountains and the Animas River, which flows through the town. Durango has a thriving arts scene, with local theaters, galleries, and music festivals. The Durango Arts Center is a hub for cultural activities. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a historic steam train offering scenic rides through the mountains, a major tourist attraction. Durango hosts regular events like the Durango Film Festival, Snowdown (a winter celebration), and farmers' markets, which all foster a strong community spirit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates activities of kitchen personnel engaged in preparation of food service

• Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner

• Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation

• Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account

• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams

• Supervises co-workers to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training

• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills

• Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification

• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable

• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful

  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. 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.

Associates at Fresh Ideas 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)

Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.