Banquet/Catering Chef (Full Time)

Compass Group•San Bernardino, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Group is hiring a full-time Banquet/Catering Chef at California State University-San Bernardino. This position supports catering and special events and directs, coordinates, and evaluates kitchen, food-production, and food-service associates. The schedule is full time, with days and hours that may vary; open availability is required. The position pays $25.00 to $27.00 per hour. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the opening is filled. The role oversees and participates in food preparation, cooking, and service; ensures food-handling, sanitation, and customer-service standards; and helps maintain food quality, presentation, portion control, inventory, and service schedules. The position also supervises hourly kitchen associates and helps develop recipes and menus. Because the position serves an educational facility, work may be reduced or paused during school breaks, potentially resulting in unpaid temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at another location during break periods.

Requirements

1–2 years of catering and banquet production experience.
Open availability; days and hours may vary.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and participate in the activities of cooks and other associates preparing, cooking, and serving food.
Ensure food-handling, sanitation, and customer-service standards are met.
Supervise hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action.
Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes and production, delivery, and service schedules.
Serve meals or prepare them for delivery.
Ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and serving temperatures.
Track food use, waste, and consumption to requisition or purchase products.
Receive and inspect products and supplies for quality and quantity and maintain appropriate inventory.
Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; clean the workstation before leaving the area.
Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to meet sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
Help select and develop recipes and menus.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto and home programs
Medical insurance (full-time positions)
Dental insurance (full-time positions)
Vision insurance (full-time positions)
Life and AD&D insurance (full-time positions)
Disability insurance (full-time positions)
Commuter benefits (full-time positions)
Employee assistance program (full-time positions)
Flexible spending accounts (full-time positions)
Eligible paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
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