CHEF (FULL TIME)

Canteen, a part of the industry-leading Compass Group, is a company that brings break time to everyone by combining food, service, and experience backed by advanced technology. The company specializes in creating better workplace environments through innovative food solutions that include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary services. At Canteen, the people are at the heart of everything, and the company's growth is fueled by the dedication, collaboration, and passion of its team members. The company emphasizes providing opportunities for career growth and innovation, fostering a work culture where employees are encouraged to bring enthusiasm, customer service skills, and commitment to the table. Canteen operates with a vision to transform the foodservice industry continuously, making it a thriving place for careers in culinary and service sectors.

The role offered is a full-time Chef position located at ACIPCO - 1501 31st Avenue North in Birmingham, AL. This position offers an hourly pay range of $20.00 to $23.00 per hour, with a schedule from Monday through Friday, hours may vary, and further details will be provided during the interview process. This position is critical for overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring that all food production and service meet Canteen’s high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The chef will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating kitchen staff and food production associates, managing food preparation, cooking, and service activities, and maintaining compliance with food handling, sanitation, and customer service standards.

The role demands leadership skills as the chef will supervise kitchen associates, including responsibilities for hiring, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions. The candidate will be expected to efficiently prepare high-quality food items following standardized recipes to ensure production and servicing schedules are met. In addition to cooking and serving meals, the chef will monitor food portion control, presentation, serving temperature, and waste to optimize inventory requisition and purchasing. The position also includes responsibilities for inspecting incoming supplies and maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards in all kitchen areas and equipment.

Canteen offers a comprehensive range of benefits for its associates, including retirement plans, health and wellness programs, discounted shopping programs, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and various voluntary insurance options such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. Full-time employees additionally receive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts. The company also supports paid and unpaid time off benefits in line with federal, state, and local regulations. Canteen fosters an inclusive and equal opportunity employment environment, committing to fairness for all employees regardless of race, gender, age, or any protected classification. Joining Canteen means embarking on a career path within a supportive, innovative, and dynamic foodservice industry leader.