CHEF (SEASONAL)

Compass Group USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Catering By Design is seeking a Chef in Denver with back-of-house and management experience to lead kitchen operations for seasonal events. The role involves supervising cooks, ensuring sanitation, and coordinating food production to meet event schedules.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $27.00 per hour. The company is part of Compass Group USA and offers a variety of benefits and career opportunities within a premier catering and event design team.

Qualifications

• Back-of-house and management experience required.
• Experience directing kitchen and food-service staff.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food.
• Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes to meet production and service schedules.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils and cleans work areas.
• Helps select and develop recipes and menus.

Skills

Back-of-house

Management

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

• We are hiring immediately for seasonal CHEF positions.
• Location : Catering By Design - 11095 East 45th Avenue, Denver, CO 80239. Note: online applications accepted only .
• Schedule : Seasonal; Days and hours may vary upon event schedule. More details upon interview.
• Requirement : Previous back-of-house and management experience is required.
• Pay Range: $25.00 per hour to$27.00 per hour

CONSTANTLY CREATIVE. EXPERIENCES REIMAGINED.

As Denver’s premier catering and event design company, Catering by Design is internationally recognized for our innovation, service, and results. With nearly 30 years in business, we’ve become known for crafting extraordinary menus, breathtaking décor, and unforgettable experiences that set the standard for Colorado’s most remarkable events.Our award-winning team brings creativity, professionalism, and passion to every event—from intimate gatherings and corporate functions to large-scale celebrations in Denver, Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs, and beyond.

Every member of our team plays a vital role in shaping the legacy of our company. We believe the next big idea can come from anyone, and we cultivate talent, expertise, and vision that continually push the industry forward.Designing and catering magnificent events isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are.

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.

Catering By Design is a division of Compass Group USA

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Catering By Design are offered many fantastic benefits.

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

Catering By Design maintains a drug-free workplace.