EXECUTIVE CHEF - WEST DES MOINES

Eurest USA; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Job summary

Eurest USA is hiring for a Kitchen Manager role in West Des Moines, Iowa. The selected candidate will oversee kitchen operations and direct meal preparations to meet corporate guidelines.

This position requires 3-5 years of culinary management experience, comprehensive knowledge of food trends, and ServSafe certification is a plus. A competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $70,000 is offered, along with a variety of employee benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends.
• ServSafe certified is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and meal preparation.
• Plan and modify menus according to established guidelines.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Culinary management

Food safety

Microsoft Office

Catering experience

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title

Eurest

Salary

65000 - 70000

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs and in‑unit associates excel while delivering world‑class meals in corporate cafés and executive dining rooms, and through on‑site catering and vending innovations.

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and 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
• Maintains inventory of food and non‑food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E‑mail and the Internet
• Extensive catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience – highly desirable
• ServSafe certified – highly desirable

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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, review the applicable paid time off benefits information.

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.

Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.