CHEF (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Parking

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in New Orleans, LA, is hiring for full-time CHEF positions at the University of New Orleans. Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $23.00 per hour, with uniforms and parking provided.

The role directs kitchen operations, oversees food production and staff, and requires prior banquet chef experience. Schedule is full-time with days and hours varying; online applications are accepted only.

Qualifications

• Prior banquet chef experience is required.
• Full time schedule; days and hours may vary.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.
• Supervises hourly kitchen staff including scheduling, payroll and training.
• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes and maintains serving temperatures.
• Ensures sanitation, portion control and presentation standards.
• Manages inventory, receives and inspects products and supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Banquet chef

Culinary skills

Team supervision

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full time CHEF positions.

Address: 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior banquet chef experience is required.

Perks: Uniforms and parking!

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $23.00 per hour.

Location: University of New Orleans

Job 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.

The Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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

In addition, 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 Maryland, Washington State, 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_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.