EXECUTIVE CHEF - CHANDLER, AZ

Compass Group • AZ

101d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and internet tools.
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction initiatives.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute regular and modified menus in accordance with established guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Complete and utilize daily production worksheets and waste logs.
• Taste and evaluate meals to ensure quality and consistency.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, equipment use, food safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Manage inventory of food and supplies to meet operational needs within budget.
• Make decisions on the utilization of leftover food products per company guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations and sanitation standards.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures, including incident reporting.
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional training.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees