Executive Chef (Corporate Food Services) - IL

Eurest; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations in a dynamic corporate food services environment. This role involves creating innovative menus, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong culinary background with a passion for quality and service. Join a fast-growing team that values creativity and excellence, and enjoy a rewarding career with numerous benefits and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the culinary world, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience required.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Plan menus and ensure quality through standardized recipes.
• Train kitchen staff on food preparation and safety standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety

Kitchen Management

Menu Planning

Training Staff

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Education

A.S. in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Outlook

Job description

Executive Chef (Corporate Food Services) - IL

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Location: Bloomington, IL

Work Schedule: M-F 5:00am - 3:00pm, occasional weekend and evening events

Salary Range: $80000 - $90000 / year

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

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

• 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
• Minimum of three to five 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
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Benefits

• 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

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA.

Req ID: 1408156

Associates At Eurest Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.