Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $22.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Meals
Job Description
Eurest is a globally recognized leader in the foodservice industry, known for its commitment to service excellence, innovation, and community engagement. As a part of Compass Group, Eurest leverages extensive global resources while maintaining a strong local presence, making it a trusted partner to many Fortune 500 companies and respected corporations worldwide. The company prides itself on embracing an ownership mindset and living the Eurest Promise: to connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and uphold its commitments consistently throughout every level of the organization. This foundation supports Eurest's reputation for delivering high-quality foodservice solutions tailored to diverse client needs across various sectors.
The current opportunity is for a full-time Chef position located at Dominion TFF, 600 Canal Place, Richmond, VA. This role features a structured Monday through Friday schedule from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, offering weekends and holidays off, which appeals to professionals seeking work-life balance. The hourly pay range is $18.00 to $22.00, reflecting competitive compensation for candidates with relevant experience. Additionally, employees enjoy perks including employee meals and parking, along with an internal referral bonus program that rewards those who bring in qualified talent.
As a Chef at Eurest, you will play a vital role in directing, coordinating, and overseeing kitchen operations and food production activities that support the delivery of high-volume foodservice. This position requires strong leadership skills to manage and develop a team of cooks and food-service associates while ensuring strict compliance with food safety, sanitation standards, and customer service excellence. Your responsibilities will include supervising kitchen staff, handling scheduling, training, payroll activities, and maintaining quality control across all food preparation stages. The role demands a detail-oriented professional capable of ensuring food is prepared efficiently according to standardized recipes, maintaining proper presentation, quality, portion control, and serving temperatures.
Additionally, you will be involved in tracking inventory, managing food waste, inspecting incoming supplies, and helping to develop and refine menus and recipes to enhance the culinary offerings. The Chef is expected to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards within the kitchen and serving areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic work environment. This position offers an exciting career path for experienced culinary professionals interested in expanding their skills in a dynamic and supportive company that values diversity, inclusion, and opportunity for growth. Eurest provides extensive benefits packages for both full-time and part-time associates, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, and wellness programs that contribute to the overall employee experience and satisfaction.
The current opportunity is for a full-time Chef position located at Dominion TFF, 600 Canal Place, Richmond, VA. This role features a structured Monday through Friday schedule from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, offering weekends and holidays off, which appeals to professionals seeking work-life balance. The hourly pay range is $18.00 to $22.00, reflecting competitive compensation for candidates with relevant experience. Additionally, employees enjoy perks including employee meals and parking, along with an internal referral bonus program that rewards those who bring in qualified talent.
As a Chef at Eurest, you will play a vital role in directing, coordinating, and overseeing kitchen operations and food production activities that support the delivery of high-volume foodservice. This position requires strong leadership skills to manage and develop a team of cooks and food-service associates while ensuring strict compliance with food safety, sanitation standards, and customer service excellence. Your responsibilities will include supervising kitchen staff, handling scheduling, training, payroll activities, and maintaining quality control across all food preparation stages. The role demands a detail-oriented professional capable of ensuring food is prepared efficiently according to standardized recipes, maintaining proper presentation, quality, portion control, and serving temperatures.
Additionally, you will be involved in tracking inventory, managing food waste, inspecting incoming supplies, and helping to develop and refine menus and recipes to enhance the culinary offerings. The Chef is expected to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards within the kitchen and serving areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic work environment. This position offers an exciting career path for experienced culinary professionals interested in expanding their skills in a dynamic and supportive company that values diversity, inclusion, and opportunity for growth. Eurest provides extensive benefits packages for both full-time and part-time associates, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, and wellness programs that contribute to the overall employee experience and satisfaction.
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- prior experience in high-volume bulk cooking
- ability to work full-time monday to friday 6 am to 3 pm
- ability to supervise and manage kitchen staff
- knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards
- good communication skills
- ability to stand for extended periods
- ability to lift and move kitchen supplies and equipment safely
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent
- prior experience in high-volume bulk cooking preferred
- leadership and team management skills
- knowledge of food safety sanitation standards
- ability to efficiently prepare large quantities of food according to standardized recipes
- excellent organizational skills
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- prior experience with inventory management
Job Duties
- supervises coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing cooking and serving food
- ensures all food handling sanitation and customer service standards are met
- supervises hourly kitchen associates including interviewing scheduling payroll training counseling participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action
- efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production delivery and service schedules
- ensures proper presentation food quality portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures
- tracks food use waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product
- receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory
- maintains sanitation of equipment supplies and utensils
- cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area
- keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation safety production and merchandising requirements
- helps select and develop recipes and menus
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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