Executive Sous Chef - Waterford School

As the Executive Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the culinary operations at The Waterford School, an independent, coeducational day school in Sandy, Utah, serving approximately 1,100 students in Preschool through Grade 12. This position supports a vibrant and diverse dining program that serves the school's dynamic K-12 community. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily food production, menu development, catering execution, inventory management, and the supervision of hourly culinary associates. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and motivated culinary professional with a passion for scratch cooking, creativity, and delivering exceptional food quality and presentation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring team members, and be committed to providing an outstanding dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and supervision of back-of-house staff.

Support cost control initiatives by assisting with inventory management, ordering, and minimizing food waste.

Help plan, develop, and implement menus that align with company culinary standards, student preferences, and nutritional guidelines.

Lead or support the preparation and execution of catered events, ensuring high-quality food, presentation, and service.

Implement and support new culinary programs and initiatives in collaboration with the Executive Chef and corporate culinary team.

Ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are rigorously followed, including compliance with HACCP and allergy protocols.

Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and organization in all kitchen areas.

Participate in training and mentoring hourly culinary staff to support skill development and team culture.

Champion a safe, inclusive, and collaborative kitchen environment that reflects the values of the school community and company.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.

2+ years of dynamic culinary or kitchen management experience in high-volume foodservice operations; K–12, institutional, or contract dining preferred.

Strong catering experience and ability to lead special events.

Knowledge of scratch cooking, batch production, and food cost controls.

Confirmed understanding of food trends, seasonal ingredients, and sustainable practices.

ServSafe Certification highly preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and internet-based tools.

Excellent communication and leadership skills with a strong sense of ownership and collaboration.

Dedication to customer happiness and a passion for crafting delicious, nutritious meals for students and school communities.

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Associates at Flik Independent School Dining 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FISD.pdf

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik Independent School Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1571164

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STEPHANIE FREER

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