Corporate Chef

Ankeny, IA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $75,800.00 - $94,800.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k

vacation

Sick Time

Paid holidays

Free Meals

Job Description

Casey's is a well-established company known for its commitment to quality food and creating moments that bring people together through exceptional dining experiences. As a leading organization in the food service industry, Casey's values creativity, innovation, and a hands-on approach to culinary arts. The company prides itself on maintaining a strong connection with its community and fostering a welcoming, team-oriented work environment. Casey's has successfully balanced growth with preserving a small hometown feel, offering an engaging and accessible leadership team.

The Corporate Chef role at Casey's is a pivotal leadership position responsible for shaping the culinary vision and driving continuous improvement across the company's food service operations. This hands-on role requires a passionate culinary expert who can develop innovative menus that balance creativity with nutritional value and operational feasibility. The Corporate Chef will oversee food quality, presentation, portion control, and service standards to ensure consistency across all meal periods. This position also involves staying current with culinary trends, dietary needs, wellness initiatives, and sustainability practices, showcasing Casey's commitment to offering fresh and health-conscious options.

Working closely with the Cafeteria Manager, the Corporate Chef will lead food preparation, cooking, and service operations while ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations as well as company-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Financial acumen is also important as the role includes monitoring food costs and supporting budget alignment and operational efficiency. The Corporate Chef will serve as a mentor, guiding cafeteria team members to promote food safety, enhance culinary skills, foster creativity, and support career growth within the team. Additionally, this role provides hands-on assistance for catering services to maintain high standards in execution and customer satisfaction.

Employees joining Casey's as Corporate Chef can expect a unique opportunity to influence dining experiences for hundreds of team members and guests daily. The role encourages innovation by allowing freedom to introduce creative, wellness-focused menu offerings and develop fresh ideas that align with the company’s mission. Casey's offers competitive compensation with a starting salary range between $75,800 and $94,800, depending on experience and qualifications. The position is eligible for an annual performance-based cash bonus and opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Beyond the compelling role, Casey's provides excellent benefits including a variety of medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, and access to an onsite Child Development Center. They prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible daytime schedules from Monday through Friday with no evening, weekend, or major holiday shifts. Additional perks include free meals and beverages during working hours and a relaxed dress code where jeans are welcome. Working at Casey's means being part of a large successful company that values its employees and provides a supportive, friendly, and engaging workplace environment.

Job Requirements

Work is primarily performed in a cafeteria and commercial kitchen environment
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, including exposure to heat, steam, refrigeration, and freezer conditions
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull items weighing up to 50lbs as needed in the performance of job duties
Ability to engage in repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements associated with food preparation and cooking
Ability to reach overhead and at or below the shoulder level, ability to stoop, bend, and twist as needed in the performance of job duties

Job Qualifications

Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts diploma, or equivalent professional culinary experience
At least five years of progressive culinary experience in corporate, hospitality, or high-volume food service environments
Bachelor's degree or advanced culinary training is preferred
ServSafe Food Manager Certification required within 60 days of hire
Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, menu development, and food safety standards
Strong knowledge of nutrition, wellness-focused menu planning, and sustainability practices
Understanding of federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation regulations
Demonstrated leadership, organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job Duties

Develop, plan, and execute menus that balance creativity, nutrition, and operational feasibility
Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and service standards across all meal periods
Stay current on culinary trends, dietary needs, wellness initiatives, and sustainability practices
Lead food preparation, cooking, service, and workflow planning in partnership with the Cafeteria Manager
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health department regulations, as well as Casey's SOPs and quality standards
Monitor food costs and provide input to support budget alignment and operational efficiency
Mentor and guide cafeteria team members to promote food safety, strengthen culinary skills, encourage creativity, and support career growth
Provide guidance and hands-on support for catering services to ensure consistent, high-quality execution
Perform other duties as assigned