Chef - Harbeson, DE

Canteen North America; Harbeson (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Canteen North America is seeking a motivated and hands-on Chef to oversee second shift operations within a corporate dining account. This role is essential for managing culinary operations, ensuring high food quality and safety standards, and leading a skilled kitchen team.

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of culinary leadership experience and a strong background in high-volume environments. This position offers a stable schedule, Monday to Friday, with no late nights, alongside a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in corporate dining or similar food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline culinary leadership to kitchen staff.
• Assist with menu planning and food cost control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Hands-on Chef/Sous Chef experience

Food cost control

Menu planning

Food safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in culinary arts

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Overview

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. This position offers a stable schedule with no late nights. Schedule: Monday – Friday (12pm-9pm).

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated, hands-on Chef to oversee second shift operations within a corporate dining account. This role is responsible for leading culinary operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards, managing staff, and delivering an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a stable schedule with no late nights.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide frontline culinary leadership, support, and direction to kitchen staff.
• Assist with menu planning, purchasing, and food cost control while ensuring quality and consistency standards are met.
• Support the development and execution of seasonal and daily menus.
• Plan, produce, and execute catering events as needed.
• Partner with marketing and culinary teams to roll out new programs and initiatives.
• Help manage food and labor costs while maintaining budget targets for the account.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary leadership or supervisory experience.
• Hands-on Chef or Sous Chef experience in a high-volume environment required.
• Experience in corporate dining, restaurants, hotels, healthcare, education, military, or similar food service operations.
• Catering experience preferred.
• Experience with high-volume batch cooking and complex food service operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food trends, quality standards, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Associate’s degree in culinary arts preferred.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Certain positions may require background screening. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA and an equal opportunity employer. Details regarding background checks and eligibility are provided where required by law.

Req ID: 1534653

Leticia Pinon