Executive Chef - High-Volume Military Dining

Eurest USA; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

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 (FSAs)

Job summary

Eurest in Hood, Texas is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations for a high-volume dining program on a military installation. You will direct meal preparation, ensure safety and sanitation, and lead a culinary team to deliver high-quality, compliant menus aligned with corporate programs.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of catering trends, and ServSafe familiarity. This position offers growth, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to serving those who

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience is a must.
• Strong knowledge of food cost controls, sanitation and presentation.
• Computers proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established 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.
• Establishes cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Maintains inventory to ensure product availability within guidelines.
• Decides on leftover food utilization within company guidelines.
• Complies with health and safety regulations and audits.
• Adheres to facility safety policies and participates in meetings and programs.
• Keeps up with department and company standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Hands-on chef

Food safety

Team leadership

Culinary excellence

Computers (MS Office)

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eurest in Hood, Texas is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations for a high-volume dining program on a military installation. You will direct meal preparation, ensure safety and sanitation, and lead a culinary team to deliver high-quality, compliant menus aligned with corporate programs.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of catering trends, and ServSafe familiarity. This position offers growth, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to serving those who