Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $100,000.00 - $115,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible 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
Job Description
Unidine is a distinguished leader in the hospitality food service industry, committed to excellence through its passionate and creative team members. As an industry-leading provider, Unidine specializes in transforming dining programs by emphasizing scratch cooking, innovation, and modern venue concepts across restaurants, bars, cafeterias, and bistros nationwide. The company is dedicated to using the freshest ingredients, staying ahead of trends, and equipping its team members with the necessary tools and resources to deliver extraordinary guest experiences. As part of Compass Group USA, Unidine benefits from a rich legacy of service excellence and a broad network of opportunities, making it a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
- Extensive catering experience preferred
- Experience in high-volume and complex foodservice operations
- Institutional and batch cooking knowledge
- Hands-on chef experience
- Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and internet applications
- Willingness to engage in client satisfaction activities
- ServSafe certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
- Extensive catering experience a plus
- Experience with high-volume, complex foodservice operations
- Institutional and batch cooking experience
- Hands-on chef experience required
- Knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, and cost control
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, email, and internet
- Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs
- ServSafe certification highly desirable
Job Duties
- Lead daily culinary production in meal preparation, ensure food quality and presentation, compliance with safety and sanitation standards, manage team productivity and cost control
- Determine food presentation and create decorative displays
- Provide direction on menu development based on product availability
- Source fresh food and monitor produce and meat freshness
- Conduct inspections for consistency in seasoning, portion, and appearance
- Research customer preferences and develop menus incorporating local flavors
- Prepare and cook foods for regular service and special functions
- Demonstrate cooking techniques and equipment to staff
- Supervise cooks and food preparation workers
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Set performance standards and monitor team performance
- Communicate safety procedures and ensure employee understanding
- Monitor quality of raw and cooked food
- Follow and enforce food safety guidelines
- Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standards
- Manage department controllable expenses
- Develop and implement purchasing and receiving control procedures
- Analyze financial and operational data to adjust plans
- Manage department budget and control labor and food costs
- Identify revenue and expense opportunities and issues
- Oversee food inventory and disbursement
- Schedule staff based on forecasts
- Provide training, resources, and coaching to maximize team engagement
- Maintain professional appearance and attitude with guests
- Handle guest complaints and improve customer service
- Lead team meetings and establish performance goals
- Utilize an open-door policy for employee feedback
- Develop strategies to enhance team engagement
- Ensure fair treatment of employees
- Provide ongoing feedback and counseling
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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