Campus Dining Executive Chef | Lead High-Volume Menus

Compass Group USA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education, part of Compass Group USA, seeks an Executive Chef III to oversee Seattle University kitchen operations and guidance on menus in accordance with corporate programs.

The role directs meal preparation, trains staff on safe handling and equipment, and ensures sanitation standards while managing inventory and cost controls in a high-volume setting.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5 years of kitchen management and ServSafe certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience in culinary arts.
• 3–5 years of progressive kitchen management.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, and presentation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• ServSafe certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.

Skills

Menu planning

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Staff training

Food cost controls

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education, part of Compass Group USA, seeks an Executive Chef III to oversee Seattle University kitchen operations and guidance on menus in accordance with corporate programs.

The role directs meal preparation, trains staff on safe handling and equipment, and ensures sanitation standards while managing inventory and cost controls in a high-volume setting.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5 years of kitchen management and ServSafe certification is desirable.