CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Fond du Lac (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

No holidays

Paid vacation

Health and dental available

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a full-time Chef in East Peoria, IL at Caterpillar LL. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. Requires at least 2 years of back-of-house experience; new culinary graduates are welcome.

Salary is fixed at $21.05 per hour with benefits including health and dental. Role involves directing kitchen operations, supervising cooks, ensuring sanitation, and maintaining quality and service standards.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of back-of-house experience.
• New culinary graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.
• Supervises cooks and associates, ensuring food handling, sanitation and customer service standards.
• Schedules, payroll, training and performance reviews for hourly kitchen staff.
• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes to meet production and service schedules.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality and serving temperatures.
• Manages inventory: tracks usage, waste and procurement needs.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and work areas; keeps displays clean during service.
• Assists in recipe and menu development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Back-of-house experience

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full time CHEF position.
• Location: Caterpillar LL - 600 W. Washington, East Peoria, IL 61611 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: At least 2 years of back-of-house experience required. New culinary graduates welcome.
• Perks: No weekends! No holidays! Paid vacation! Health and dental available!
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Fixed Pay Rate: $21.05 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. 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.

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 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. 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.

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.