Lead Chef | Mentor Cooks + Menu Creation | Full-Time

Compass Group USA

Cool Valley (MO)

On-site

USD 24,796 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Auto and Home Program

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Eurest division is seeking a chef to direct kitchen operations, coordinate production, and supervise culinary associates. The role emphasizes high standards in food handling, sanitation, and service, with responsibilities for scheduling, payroll, training, and performance reviews.

Direct impact on menu development, recipe selection, and ensuring quality, temperature control, and portion sizes across meals.

Qualifications

At least 2 years of culinary experience required.

Responsibilities

Directs, coordinates and evaluates kitchen, food production and service associates.
Supervises cooks and associates; ensures sanitation and customer service standards.
Prepares high quality food items according to recipes to meet schedules.
Maintains proper food presentation, temperatures and portion control.
Manages inventory by tracking use and ordering supplies.
Receives and inspects product quality and quantity.
Maintains clean sanitation in equipment and workstation.
Assists in recipe and menu development.