Compass Group

Executive Chef - Forsyth Country Day School

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,000.00 - $65,000.00
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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

Flik Independent School Dining (FISD) has been a pioneering leader in transforming private and independent school foodservice for over forty years. Serving more than 300 communities across the United States, FISD is committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences every single time. The company is known for crafting meals from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit the school communities they serve. In addition to outstanding food quality, FISD offers innovative nutrition education programs designed to empower students to make healthy and informed choices daily. This holistic approach is rooted in the company's mission to nourish not just... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of culinary management experience
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • ability to manage food and labor costs
  • excellent leadership and communication skills
  • proficiency with kitchen software and Microsoft Office
  • ability to work Monday through Friday with holidays off
  • ServSafe Certification preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred
  • 3-5 years of dynamic culinary management experience, preferably in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, food service or catering environment
  • confirmed ability to lead food and labor costs while maintaining quality standards
  • strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • catering experience preferred
  • experience in scratch cooking, menu innovation, and staff development
  • passion for food quality, safety, and crafting outstanding dining experiences
  • proficiency with kitchen operations software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • ServSafe Certification preferred

Job Duties

  • Lead all culinary functions including menu planning, food preparation, recipe development, and service execution
  • Lead food and labor costs
  • maintain budget compliance and implement cost control strategies
  • Purchase food and kitchen supplies
  • run vendor relationships and maintain accurate inventory
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and allergy protocols
  • uphold HACCP standards
  • Recruit, train, and mentor culinary team members
  • collaborate with marketing and culinary teams to launch seasonal menus and promotional programs
  • Support special events and catering functions
  • supervise back-of-house operations
  • engage in associates' performance management and conduct annual performance evaluations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location