EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group USA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Unidine Healthcare in Gillette, Wyoming is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations in a Long Term Care facility, ensuring safe, sanitary dining and adherence to corporate programs. The role requires 5+ years of culinary/kitchen management, hands-on leadership, and CDM/CFPP credentials within a set time frame.

Relocation package and comprehensive benefits are offered. Candidates should have catering and high-volume experience, proficiency with MS Office, and a commitment to food

Qualifications

• CDM/CFPP credential must be earned within a specific time frame.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable.
• Hands-on chef experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food trends, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Internet.
• Willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.
• A.S. or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards; uses production worksheets and waste logs.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and sanitation per standards.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas; ensures adherence.
• Maintains inventory to meet needs while controlling waste and cost.
• Decides on utilization of leftovers within company guidelines.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and participates in departmental meetings and development programs.

Skills

CDM/CFPP credential

Kitchen management

Culinary experience

Catering experience

High volume operations

Hands-on chef

Food safety

Food cost controls

MS Office

ServSafe

Sanitation standards

Education

AS degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Salary: $64,500 - $80,000

Unidine Healthcare

Position Title: [[title]]

Reports To: Dining Services Director

Salary: $64,500 - $80,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Relocation Package + Benefits offered

An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine Healthcare is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable patient and guest experiences. Unidine Healthcare's commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our cafeterias and dining outlets offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award-winning team!

THIS POSITION REQUIRES CANDIDATES EARN THEIR CDM, CFPP credential within a specific time frame

This position is located in GILLETTE, Wyoming.

Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff in a Long Term Care facility. 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

• 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
• 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

Associates At Unidine Healthcare Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unidine Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

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