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CATERING EXECUTIVE CHEF - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - LEXINGTON, KY
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $63,000.00 - $86,800.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave
holiday time off
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
Compass Group USA is a leading foodservice and support services company in the United States, known for its commitment to great people, great service, and great results. With over 284,000 associates working across diverse sectors including award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more throughout all 50 states, Compass Group USA has established a reputation for excellence in food and service delivery. As an industry leader, Compass Group constantly expands its reach, fostering innovation and spearheading new opportunities in foodservice. The company culture emphasizes the importance of every individual, encouraging the sharing and development of ideas to maintain... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
- three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
- hands-on chef experience required
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- ability to train kitchen staff
- proficient in Microsoft Office and computer use
- ServSafe certification preferred
- capability to work in a fast-paced, high volume foodservice environment
- compliance with company safety policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
- Associate of science or equivalent experience
- minimum three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
- extensive catering experience a plus
- experience in high volume, complex foodservice operations
- institutional and batch cooking experience
- hands-on chef experience
- comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email and internet
- ServSafe certified highly desirable
Job Duties
- Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
- follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards
- completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets
- tastes completed meals to ensure quality
- trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards
- establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
- ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
- maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
- makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within company guidelines for such products
- complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures
- follows facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures
- participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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