EXECUTIVE CHEF II

Compass Group USA; Mentor (OH); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Descripción de la vacante

CulinArt Group, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a vibrant boarding school dining program. This hands-on leadership role oversees culinary operations seven days a week, delivering fresh, high-quality meals in a single dining venue.

You will develop menus, ensure food safety and quality, manage budgets and inventory, train staff, and create an exceptional dining experience that reflects diverse tastes and dietary needs across the campus community.

Formación

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Hands-on chef experience.
• Knowledge of food cost controls and presentation.
• Computer literacy: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Trains 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 within guidelines.
• Decides on utilization of leftover food within guidelines.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and attends departmental meetings.

Conocimientos

Hands-on chef

Food safety

Staff training

Menu development

Educación

A.S. or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Internet

Descripción del empleo

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CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Join as the Executive Chef supporting a vibrant boarding school community of students, faculty, and staff. Reporting to the Director of Dining, this hands-on leadership role oversees culinary operations for a 7-day-a-week dining program serving fresh, high-quality meals in a single dining venue.

The Executive Chef will lead and develop a team of culinary professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, innovation, and excellence. Responsibilities include menu development, food quality and safety, budgeting, inventory management, staff training, and creating an exceptional dining experience that reflects the diverse tastes and dietary needs of the campus community.

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
• 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

CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at CulinArt are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.