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At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!\nJob Summary\nThe Sous Chef will support the TikTok Café commissary program, with food production originating from Commissary kitchen/CPU. Since TikTok does not have a full production kitchen on-site, the role will focus on commissary food oversight, food safety execution, service presentation, and front-of-house operational support within the prep and assembly areas.\nThe Sous Chef will play a key role in ensuring food quality, temperature control, organization, cleanliness, and a positive guest experience during daily lunch and dinner service.\nThe Sous Chef will play a key role in our monthly pop-up events for approximately 450 employees. Responsibilities include some food production, supporting the Café Manager with set-up and presentation, and creating a fun, high-quality experience for our guests. These events have become a favorite among employees, generating great participation, positive feedback, and excitement while showcasing our team's creativity.\nThe Sous Chef will report directly to the General Manager. While this position will not have direct reports, the Sous Chef will be supported by front-of-house personnel within the scope of core responsibilities outlined below.\nResponsibilities and Requirements\nCommissary Food Oversight\n· Oversee daily commissary food flows from ByteDance/CPU kitchens to TikTok Café\n· Coordinate food receiving, staging, setup, replenishment, and presentation during service\n· Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards are maintained throughout service\n· Communicate operational or food quality concerns to management and commissary partners as needed\nService Support\n· Assist with transporting CPU hot boxes to designated service areas\n· Verify hot boxes remain secure and closed during transport to maintain safe food temperatures\n· Organize and stage hot boxes in designated holding areas to support efficient service flow\n· Take and record temperatures of all hot and cold food items upon receipt in accordance with food safety procedures\n· Ensure all temperature logs and food safety documentation are completed accurately and on time\n· Set up appropriately labeled and color-coded serving utensils and smallwares for each dish to help prevent cross-contamination\n· Transfer hot food from transport pans into Bon Chef serving vessels and place into service hot boxes as space permits\n· Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout setup and service while following all sanitation and food safety standards\nService Station Management\n· Set up stations a minimum of 15-20 minutes prior to service\n· Ensure all required serving utensils, smallwares, labels, and signage are clean, sanitized, and properly positioned\n· Replenish food from hot boxes throughout service while maintaining proper temperature control and food quality\n· Monitor food appearance, freshness, and portion consistency during service\n· Maintain stations in a clean, organized, and guest-ready condition at all times\n· Promptly address spills, debris, and sanitation concerns throughout service\nFood Safety and Sanitation\n· Maintain hot holding temperatures at 135°F or above and cold holding temperatures at 41°F or below\n· Monitor for and prevent cross-contamination by:\no Using designated utensils for each item\no Replacing utensils regularly or when contaminated\no Ensuring proper food separation and labeling\n· Follow all Bon Appétit, local health department, and food safety standards\n· Support compliance with:\no Time & Temperature controls\no Allergen awareness\no Sanitation and cleaning standards\nGuest Experience Support\n· Support front-of-house staff during service periods as needed\n· Help ensure stations remain stocked, visually appealing, and operationally smooth\n· Assist in creating a welcoming and positive guest experience\n· Respond professionally to guest questions or concerns regarding menu items or food presentation\nOperational Expectations\n· Maintain strong communication with management, café staff, and commissary partners\n· Support efficient execution of both lunch and dinner service\n· Demonstrate urgency, organization, cleanliness, and attention to detail\n· Lead by example in food safety, professionalism, and teamwork\nPrimary Focus Areas\n· Food safety & temperature control\n· Commissary execution & organization\n· Service flow & replenishment\n· Cross-contamination prevention\n· Cleanliness & presentation\n· Guest experience support\nApply to Bon Appetit today!\nBon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.\nClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story\nAssociates atBon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.\nMedical\nDental\nVision\nLife Insurance/ AD\nDisability Insurance\nRetirement Plan\nPaid Time Off\nHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)\nAssociate Shopping Program\nHealth and Wellness Programs\nDiscount Marketplace\nIdentity Theft Protection\nPet Insurance\nCommuter Benefits\nEmployee Assistance Program\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\nPaid Parental Leave\nPersonal Leave\nAssociates 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.\nhttps://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf\nCompass 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.\nQualified 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.\nCertain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. 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