Culinary Operations Lead — High-Volume Kitchen

Compass Group USA; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to support the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining a safe, sanitary environment for staff. You will direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs and guidelines, coordinating kitchen personnel and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective dishes.

You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while supporting cost controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or A.O.S. in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training.
• 3–5 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of food cost and its relation to kitchen operations.
• Proficient with computers including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of kitchen personnel engaged in preparation of food service.
• Ensures high quality food items are prepared and presented cost-effectively.
• Assists in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Supports cost control management and expenditure control for the account.
• Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Supervises staff to maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the kitchen.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication (oral/written)

Food cost knowledge

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts / A.O.S. in Culinary Arts with additional training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Compass Group USA seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to support the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining a safe, sanitary environment for staff. You will direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs and guidelines, coordinating kitchen personnel and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective dishes.

You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while supporting cost controls.