CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for overtime

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Charlotte, NC is seeking a full-time CHEF to lead kitchen operations in a fast-paced catering environment. Directs cooks and associates, ensures sanitation and food quality, and supports menu development.

Requirements include two years of culinary and catering experience, with a willingness to train. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–4:00 PM; pay range is $20.00–$25.00 per hour, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of culinary experience and previous catering experience are required.
• Willing to train applicants accepted.

Responsibilities

• Supervises cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring food preparation and service standards are met.
• Oversees food handling, sanitation, and portion control to maintain quality.
• Manages scheduling, payroll, training, and performance reviews for kitchen personnel.
• Ensures proper presentation, temperature, and adherence to recipes and menus.
• Monitors inventory and orders supplies as needed.
• Supports recipe and menu development in collaboration with culinary team.

Skills

Culinary experience

Catering experience

Willing to train

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full time CHEFposition.
• Location: Marketplace 2400 - 2400 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC 28217. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Two years of culinary experience and previous catering experience is required. Willing to train!
• Perks: Opportunity for overtime!
• Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to$25.00 per hour.

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

Summary: Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food. Ensures all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
• Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
• Efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules. Serves meals or prepares for delivery.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Helps select and develop recipes and menus.

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate 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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.