CHEF (FULL TIME)

Eurest USA; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights or weekends!

Paid holidays!

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Eurest USA in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking full-time CHEF positions to lead kitchen operations, ensuring quality and safety. The role emphasizes banquet catering experience and oversight of cooks and food-service staff.

Join a team with a focus on on-time service, quality control, and adherence to sanitation standards. Benefits include opportunities within a nationwide foodservice organization.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary experience required.
• Preferably experience with banquet catering.
• Sanitation and food handling standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate and evaluate kitchen, production and food-service associates.
• Supervise hourly kitchen staff: interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, and reviews.
• Prepare high-quality items per recipes to meet production and service schedules.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control and serving temperatures.

Skills

Culinary experience

Banquet catering

Food safety

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for full time CHEF positions.
• Location: United Health Group - 11000 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, day shift. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: At least 2 years of culinary experience required. Preferably, experience with banquet catering.
• Perks: No nights or weekends! Paid holidays!
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Pay Range: $21.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour

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

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits 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. 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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Eurest.pdf

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Req ID: 1566654

Diversity of 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. The Eurest Promise, "connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise," is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the world's most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.