Executive Chef - High-Volume Culinary Innovator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid 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

Job summary

Compass Corporate is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring safe, sanitary, and high-quality meal preparation in accordance with corporate programs. This role suits an energetic culinary professional with entrepreneurial spirit.

The Executive Chef will plan menus, train staff, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards across a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Hands-on chef experience a must.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, sanitation, and equipment use.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
• Manages inventory of food and supplies and controls food cost.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Participates in departmental meetings and professional development.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff training

Menu planning

Sanitation knowledge

Food presentation

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Corporate is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring safe, sanitary, and high-quality meal preparation in accordance with corporate programs. This role suits an energetic culinary professional with entrepreneurial spirit.

The Executive Chef will plan menus, train staff, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards across a high-volume environment.