CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 57,859,200 - 59,236,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Eurest at Caterpillar in East Peoria, IL is hiring a full-time chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure top-quality food service.

You will supervise cooks, prepare meals to standardized recipes, manage sanitation and inventory, and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced environment.

Position offers a fixed pay rate of $20.30 per hour, Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–2:30 pm, with comprehensive benefits for eligible associates.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of back-of-house cook experience.
• Recent culinary school graduates welcomed.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus available.
• Must be able to work in East Peoria, IL.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates and evaluates kitchen and food-service staff.
• Supervises cooks, interviews, schedules and payroll duties.
• Prepares high-quality food according to recipes and schedules.
• Ensures proper food handling, sanitation and serving temperatures.
• Manages inventory and tracks waste for ordering needs.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety standards throughout the shift.

Skills

Back-of-house cooking

Supervision

Food preparation

Education

Culinary school graduation

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full time CHEF position.
• Location: Caterpillar - 600 W. Washington, East Peoria, IL 61611. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 2:30 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: At least 2 years of back-of-house cook experience required. Recent culinary school graduates welcomed. Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $20.30 per hour.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. Eurest is proud to serve the world’s most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

Benefits

• Full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, 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.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.