CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF -Shorter University- ROME, GA

Compass Group•Rome, GA

3d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories. Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests. Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member! Job SummaryFRESH IDEAS is hiring a growth-minded Campus Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at SHORTER UNIVERSITY in Rome, GA. You will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional. Living in Rome, Georgia offers small-city charm with access to cultural offerings and nearby cities. Cheer on the Rome Emperors Baseball team (Atlanta Braves affiliate) at AdventHealth Stadium, featuring full-service concessions and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere July through September. River Ratz Tubing & Kayak Tours offers scenic 2-3 hour excursions to paddle down the Etowah River. Etowah Park has playgrounds, ballfields, a skate park, walking trails, and picnic pavilions. Rome, GA offers a surprisingly varied and locally driven food scene—Southern comfort food, flavorful BBQ, internationally inspired menus, cozy cafés, and great dessert spots. Whether you’re after shrimp and grits in a funky downtown spot or Mediterranean kebabs by the river, there’s something delicious waiting for you. Rome, Georgia blends natural beauty, historical significance, local charm, and vibrant culture. Whether you're wandering riverside paths, soaking in history, or enjoying live performances, there’s always something new to discover.

Nice To Haves

A.S. or equivalent experience
Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Extensive catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experiences
Hands-on chef experience a must
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Responsibilities

Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, 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.
Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate