Traveling Support Chef (IL & MI)

Compass Group USA

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 70,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Traveling Support Chef to provide culinary leadership and operational support across IL & MI for approximately 16 client locations. You will maintain food quality, back culinary teams, execute catering events, and ensure client and customer satisfaction during staffing changes.

The ideal candidate has hands-on kitchen experience, strong adaptability, and excels in fast-paced diverse operations.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience.
Hands-on Chef or Sous Chef experience required.
Experience supporting management teams while maintaining high culinary and service standards.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, healthcare, education, military, hospitality, or related food service operations.
Experience with menu planning, food production, inventory management, and food cost controls.
Catering and special event experience preferred.
Experience with high-volume food production is preferred.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality standards, and culinary trends.
ServSafe Certification preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Associate's degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on culinary leadership and support at assigned locations.
Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.
Support accounts during staffing shortages, vacations, leaves of absence, and operational transitions.
Assist with menu planning, food production, purchasing, and inventory management.
Execute catering events and special functions.
Monitor food costs and assist in controlling account costs.
Train and support culinary team members on food preparation, safety, and operational standards.
Implement culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with operations and marketing teams.
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company policies.
Travel regularly to support multiple accounts within the assigned territory.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Hands-on chef

Menu planning

Food production

Food cost controls

Catering events

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree in culinary arts

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 a/year, depending on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity & Company Vehicle provided!!!

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen's solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary:

As a Traveling Support Che"f, you will provide culinary leadership and operational support across multiple client locations within IL & MI for approximately 16 clients. This role is responsible for maintaining food quality, supporting culinary teams, executing catering events, and ensuring client and customer satisfaction during staffing shortages, business transitions, special projects, and account support assignments.

We are seeking a culinary professional with strong hands-on kitchen experience who understands how to support management teams while delivering excellent culinary service.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, customer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while supporting diverse operations and teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on culinary leadership and support at assigned locations.
Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.
Support accounts during staffing shortages, vacations, leaves of absence, and operational transitions.
Assist with menu planning, food production, purchasing, and inventory management.
Execute catering events and special functions.
Monitor food costs and assist in controlling account costs.
Train and support culinary team members on food preparation, safety, and operational standards.
Implement culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with operations and marketing teams.
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company policies.
Travel regularly to support multiple accounts within the assigned territory.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience required.
Hands-on Chef or Sous Chef experience required.
Experience supporting management teams while maintaining high culinary and service standards.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, healthcare, education, military, hospitality, or related food service operations.
Experience with menu planning, food production, inventory management, and food cost controls.
Catering and special event experience preferred.
Experience with high-volume food production is preferred.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality standards, and culinary trends.
ServSafe Certification preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Associate's degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and teams.

Travel Requirements:

Ability to travel extensively within the assigned region.
Valid driver's license required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and sometimes include occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight travel based on business need.

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, and 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.