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Executive Chef - Forsyth Country Day School at Compass Group Winston Salem, NC

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
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/AD
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 (FSAs)
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave

Job Description

Flik Independent School Dining, a division of Compass Group USA, has been a leader in transforming private and independent school foodservice for over forty years. Serving over 300 educational communities across the country, Flik is committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences that highlight fresh, locally sourced ingredients and sustainable agricultural practices. Their mission goes beyond just providing meals; they incorporate cutting-edge nutrition education programs designed to empower students to make healthy and informed food choices. This holistic approach creates nourishing environments that promote health, well-being, and community, setting a high standard for school dining services nationwide.

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Job Requirements

  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred
  • 3-5 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume environment
  • Ability to lead food and labor costs effectively
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in scratch cooking and menu innovation
  • Passion for food quality and safety
  • Proficiency with kitchen operations software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • 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 for students and school communities
  • 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, encouraging a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous learning
  • Collaborate with marketing and culinary teams to launch seasonal menus and promotional programs
  • Support special events and catering functions, ensuring high-quality food and detailed execution
  • Supervise back-of-house operations to ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with company and regulatory standards
  • Work in tandem with Director of Dining to engage in associates' performance management and prepare and conduct annual performance evaluations

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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