CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Baltimore, MD

1d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Chef directs, coordinates, and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production, and food-service associates at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. This full-time position involves supervising and participating in food preparation, cooking, and service while ensuring food handling, sanitation, customer service, production, and merchandising standards are met. Days and hours may vary according to business needs; further schedule details are provided during the interview. The Chef prepares high-quality food according to standardized recipes and production, delivery, and service schedules; serves meals or prepares them for delivery; and ensures food presentation, quality, portion control, and serving temperatures. The role also tracks food use, waste, and consumption; requisitions or purchases products; inspects incoming supplies; maintains inventory and sanitation; and helps select and develop recipes and menus. The position supervises hourly kitchen associates, including involvement in interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, reviews, and disciplinary recommendations. The advertised pay range is $24.00 to $28.00 per hour. Previous culinary and high-volume catering experience and ServSafe certification are preferred. Benefits for full-time associates include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and flexible spending accounts. The posting also describes training and development opportunities, a retirement plan, shopping and discount programs, health and wellness programs, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary insurance and legal benefits. Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available under applicable law. Because the role is in an educational facility, work may be reduced or temporarily unavailable during school breaks; depending on business needs, year-round work at another location may be required.

Requirements

Previous culinary experience is preferred.
High-volume catering experience is preferred.
ServSafe certification is preferred.
Must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous culinary experience.
High-volume catering experience.
ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and participate in the work 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 meals for delivery.
Ensure proper food presentation, 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 and keep display equipment clean during meal service.
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 insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a choice auto and home program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance and AD&D
Disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.