CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF -Westminster College -FULTON, MO

Compass Group USA; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Group USA, through Fresh Ideas Management, is hiring a Campus Executive Chef at Westminster College in Fulton, MO. The role leads kitchen operations on campus, ensuring safety, sanitation, and high-quality meals in alignment with corporate programs.

Ideal candidates have hands-on culinary leadership, a strong track record in high-volume settings, and ServSafe certification. Relocation assistance is available as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, preferably in a UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE setting.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience is a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food/catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• ServSafe certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste logs; tastes meals for quality.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety and sanitation to Company and regulatory standards.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas; ensures schedules are followed.
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies within guidelines; ensures necessary products are available.
• Makes decisions on utilization of leftover food within Company guidelines.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and permits audits.
• Follows safety policies; participates in departmental meetings and staff development.

Skills

Culinary management

Food safety

Team leadership

Menu planning

Food cost controls

Communication

ServSafe certified

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF -Westminster College -FULTON, MO

Position Title:CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF -Westminster College -FULTON, MO

Pay Grade:13

Reports To: Director Dining Services

Other Forms of Compensation:relocation assistance

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.

Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams ! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.

Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!

Job Summary

We are hiring an energetic and growth mindedCampus Executive Chefwith FRESH IDEAS on the campus of Westminster College! In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinarian seeking great work/life balance working for the world's largest contract food services provider (COMPASS GROUP).

Fulton is a quiet town with a population of around 13,000 that is home to both Westminster College and William Woods University. It has local cafes, restaurants, and shops but still maintains a cozy, laid-back feel. Fulton offers a delightful and diverse food scene that reflects its rich history and vibrant community. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty steak, authentic international flavors, or a sweet treat, there's something to satisfy every palate. Fulton is known for the National Churchill Museum, located on the Westminster College campus. It's also home to the Brick District, where you can enjoy some quaint shopping and dining experiences. The area surrounding Fulton offers opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and exploring nearby parks and trails. The Katy Trail State Park, a popular spot for biking, is close by. If you're up for a road trip, Columbia and Jefferson City are just short drives away.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, 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. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
  Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, preferably in a UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE setting
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands-on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• ServSafe certified

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.