Executive Chef - High-Volume Culinary Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life 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

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety, and direct meal preparation per corporate standards. This energetic culinary leader will guide staff, manage menus, and maintain quality.

Join a prominent foodservice and support services company with extensive client expectations. Qualified candidates have a background in high-volume operations, catering, and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, plus ServSafe certification is a plus.

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

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.
• T r a i n s kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines.
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations.
• Follows facility safety policies and participates in meetings and training

Skills

Kitchen management

Catering experience

Hands-on chef

Food safety

Microsoft Office

Client satisfaction

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety, and direct meal preparation per corporate standards. This energetic culinary leader will guide staff, manage menus, and maintain quality.

Join a prominent foodservice and support services company with extensive client expectations. Qualified candidates have a background in high-volume operations, catering, and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, plus ServSafe certification is a plus.