Compass Group

EXECUTIVE CHEF I

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $63,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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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

Chartwells Higher Education is a prominent foodservice company that operates within over 300 college and university campuses across the United States. As a division of Compass Group USA, Chartwells Higher Education is committed to transforming the on-campus dining experience by integrating innovative, food-forward concepts with a focus on high-tech, social dining environments that encourage community interaction and foster meaningful relationships among students. Known for investing in state-of-the-art facilities and creative culinary programs, Chartwells aims to not only provide nourishing meals but also to support the academic success and overall well-being of students. The organization prides itself on embracing diversity and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • some formal culinary training preferred
  • minimum of five years progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
  • hands-on chef experience
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation
  • ability to lead and train kitchen staff
  • computer proficiency including Microsoft Office
  • ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends
  • ServSafe certification preferred
  • strong organizational and communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • A.S. degree or equivalent experience
  • five plus years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience
  • extensive catering experience a plus
  • high volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable
  • institutional and batch cooking experiences
  • hands-on chef experience required
  • comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
  • proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email and internet
  • willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs
  • 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 to stay within established guidelines while assuring necessary product availability
  • make decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products 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

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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