CHEF (FULL TIME)

Canteen North America; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health & Wellness

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

FSAs

Job summary

Canteen North America in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Chef – Full Time to direct kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality food service.

The role requires scheduling, training, and maintaining food safety and portion control, with competitive pay and benefits. On-site position with an early shift and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Supervises cooks and kitchen staff to meet sanitation and service standards.
• Schedules, trains, and evaluates hourly kitchen associates; payroll support where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production, and food-service associates.
• Prepares high-quality food items per standardized recipes to meet production and service schedules.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste, and inventory; requisitioning or purchasing as needed.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and workstation; supports recipe/menu development.

Job description

CHEF – Full Time

Location: Canteen – 1000 International Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29304. Online applications only.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Further details upon interview.

Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

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, participation 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.

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, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.