Executive Chef III: Lead High-Volume Campus Kitchens

Compass Group USA; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Kitchen Operations professional to oversee meal preparation in line with corporate programs and guidelines. The role includes planning menus, training staff, maintaining equipment and sanitation standards.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of progressive kitchen management and familiarity with high-volume foodservice operations. ServSafe certification is highly desirable and proficiency with MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience required.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• ServSafe certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus per guidelines.
• Train kitchen staff on food prep, safety, and equipment operation.
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Manage inventory to ensure supply availability within guidelines.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Culinary management

Food safety

Staff training

Computer skills

High volume operations

ServSafe certification

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Kitchen Operations professional to oversee meal preparation in line with corporate programs and guidelines. The role includes planning menus, training staff, maintaining equipment and sanitation standards.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of progressive kitchen management and familiarity with high-volume foodservice operations. ServSafe certification is highly desirable and proficiency with MS Office is expected.