PRODUCTION CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Production Chef (Full Time) in Washington, DC. The role requires leading high-volume kitchen operations, batch prep, and supervising cooks and associates.

A minimum of 3+ years in a similar culinary role is preferred, with responsibilities that include ensuring food quality, sanitation, and timely service. The position offers a full-time schedule with varying shifts; pay ranges from $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, with online applications accepted only.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar culinary role is preferred.
• Includes batch prep/cooking, high-volume production, team lead or supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.
• Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food.
• Ensures all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
• Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, reviews and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Batch prep

High-volume production

Team lead

Supervisory

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a PRODUCTION CHEF (FULL TIME) position.
• Address: Pelham Commons at GWU 2100 Foxhall Road, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full Time; Shifts may vary with needs of business, discuss more details in interview!
• Requirement: 3+ years of experience in similar culinay role is preferred, including batch prep/cooking, high-volume production, team lead or supervisory roles, etc. Please upload your resume with application.
• Pay Range: $30.00 per hour to$35.00 per hour.

Appl ication Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due t o the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Job Summary

Summary: Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food. Ensures all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
• Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
• Efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules. Serves meals or prepares for delivery.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Helps select and develop recipes and menus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.