Executive Chef

Compass Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company seeks an Executive Chef in the Los Angeles area. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring quality and safety while preparing meals for C-suite clients. This role requires extensive culinary management experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to providing top-tier service. Join us for an exciting opportunity to innovate in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Must have experience with C-suite meals.
• ServSafe certified highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain a safe environment.
• Prepare meals according to corporate guidelines.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Catering Experience

Food Safety

Kitchen Management

Food Presentation

Team Training

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

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Salary: $90,000-$100,000/annually

Location: Corona, CA

Job Summary

Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily meal prep/presentation to c-suite executives
• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Must have experience with C-suite meals
• Extensive catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands-on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of all applicants and associates without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

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