Executive Chef - Military Dining Lead (FT Drums)

Compass Group USA; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring an Executive Chef for Fort Drum, NY, to lead kitchen operations in a high-volume, military dining environment. The role emphasizes culinary excellence, safety, and team leadership, delivering meals that meet corporate standards and client expectations.

The position requires hands-on culinary expertise, strong kitchen management skills, and a focus on cost controls and quality. A.S. or equivalent experience is preferred; extensive computer proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Hands-on culinary leadership and kitchen management experience.
• Strong focus on quality, portioning, and cost controls.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office for reporting and planning.

Responsibilities

• Plans menus and follows standardized recipes and portioning.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Manages inventory to stay within guidelines and ensure availability.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and audits.
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development.
• Oversees food preparation for high-volume, complex operations.
• Makes decisions on leftover food utilization per guidelines.
• Adheres to company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Hands-on chef

Kitchen management

Food cost controls

Microsoft Office

Quality focus

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Job description

Compass Group USA is hiring an Executive Chef for Fort Drum, NY, to lead kitchen operations in a high-volume, military dining environment. The role emphasizes culinary excellence, safety, and team leadership, delivering meals that meet corporate standards and client expectations.

The position requires hands-on culinary expertise, strong kitchen management skills, and a focus on cost controls and quality. A.S. or equivalent experience is preferred; extensive computer proficiency is expected.