Compass Group

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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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

Eurest, a leader in business and industry dining, is renowned for its expansive network that feeds employees across the nation’s largest and most prestigious companies. With a presence in every state and serving diverse industries, Eurest showcases a deep commitment to quality, innovation, and culinary excellence. The company supports over 16,000 chefs and in-unit associates, empowering them to deliver world-class meals in various settings, including corporate cafes, executive dining rooms, on-site catering, and vending innovations. Eurest operates under Compass Group USA and embodies a high-performing, innovative, and rapidly growing culture, welcoming enthusiastic and committed professionals eager to make a significant... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Education equivalent to A.S. degree or relevant experience
  • Minimum of three years progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
  • Ability to train kitchen staff in food safety and sanitation
  • Knowledge of food handling regulations and sanitation standards
  • Competence in inventory management and food cost control
  • Hands-on experience in high volume kitchen operations
  • Computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to comply with health, safety and sanitation regulations
  • Strong decision-making and leadership skills
  • ServSafe certification preferred

Job Qualifications

  • A.S. or equivalent experience
  • Experience in business and industry dining, fine dining or contract food service preferred
  • Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
  • Extensive catering experience a plus
  • Experience in high volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable
  • Institutional and batch cooking experience
  • Hands-on chef experience
  • Knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, email and internet
  • ServSafe certification highly desirable

Job Duties

  • Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
  • Follow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards
  • Complete and utilize daily production worksheets and waste log sheets
  • Taste completed meals to ensure quality
  • Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation
  • Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
  • Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies
  • Make decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products within company guidelines
  • Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations
  • Follow facility, department and company safety policies and procedures
  • Participate and attend departmental meetings, staff development and professional programs

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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