CHEF (FULL TIME)

Eurest USA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness)

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Eurest in Seattle is seeking an experienced chef to direct kitchen operations, oversee food production, and lead a team in a high-volume setting. The role is full-time, on-site, with a schedule Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and involves managing payroll, training, and ensuring top food quality and service.

The successful candidate will have kitchen management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Kitchen management, high-volume cooking, financial and operations acumen required.
• Team leadership experience required.
• Must be able to lift, push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.
• Supervises cooks and hourly kitchen staff including scheduling, payroll and training.
• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes to meet production and service schedules.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control, temps and sanitation standards.
• Tracks food use and inventory; informs requisition of supplies.
• Inspects received products for quality and quantity to ensure proper stock.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and workstation; supports compliance with safety standards.
• Assists in recipe and menu development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen management

High-volume cooking

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a full time CHEF position.
• Location: 325 Eastlake Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98109 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Kitchen management, high-volume cooking, financial and operations acumen, and team leadership experience required. Must be able to lift, push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Pay Range: $34.85 per hour to $36.85 per hour

Eurest

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

• 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
• Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits

• 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.