Executive Chef - High-Volume Catering

Compass Group, North America; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Compass Corporate in the United States seeks an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety and sanitation while directing meal preparation per corporate programs. This energetic culinary leader will manage staff, plan menus, control costs, and drive quality and presentation across high-volume sites.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on chef experience, a track record in catering, and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Hands-on chef experience a must.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality and cost controls.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willing to participate in client satisfaction programs.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; uses daily production worksheets and waste logs; tastes meals for quality.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Maintains inventory to meet guidelines and ensure product availability.
• Decides on utilization of leftover food within company guidelines.
• Complies with health, safety and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and participates in departmental meetings and staff development.

Skills

Hands-on chef experience

Kitchen management

Food safety focus

Client satisfaction programs

Computers and MS Office

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Corporate in the United States seeks an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety and sanitation while directing meal preparation per corporate programs. This energetic culinary leader will manage staff, plan menus, control costs, and drive quality and presentation across high-volume sites.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on chef experience, a track record in catering, and strong computer skills.