Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
holiday time off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave
Job Description
Restaurant Associates, a member of Compass Group USA, is the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering services for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations. As a celebrated and reputable culinary service provider, the company has been recognized with Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards, highlighting it as one of the Best Places to Work. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence in food service has established them as a trusted partner within the hospitality industry, particularly for high-profile cultural and corporate clients. With a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, Restaurant Associates values... Show More
Job Requirements
- A.S. degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
- Extensive catering experience
- Hands-on chef experience required
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage high volume, complex foodservice operations
- ServSafe certification highly desirable
Job Qualifications
- A.S. degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience depending upon formal degree or training
- Extensive catering experience
- High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable
- Institutional and batch cooking experiences
- Hands-on chef experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Experience with computers including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet
- ServSafe certification is highly desirable
Job Duties
- Plan and implement creative, seasonal menus for cafe service, private events, and large-scale functions, striking a balance between artistry and operational efficiency
- Follow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards
- Complete and use daily production worksheets and waste log sheets daily
- Taste completed meals to ensure quality
- Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards
- Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
- Ensure that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
- Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that vital product is available when needed
- Make decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within company guidelines
- Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures
- Follow facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures including occurrence reporting
- Participate and attend departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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