EXECUTIVE CHEF - NEWBURY PARK CA

Compass Group • Thousand Oaks, CA

1d • $70,304 - $80,000

About The Position

The Executive Chef oversees kitchen operations and maintains a safe, sanitary work environment. The role prepares or directs the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. It is an opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

Requirements

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Computer experience, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, email, and the Internet.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive catering experience.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards; complete and use daily production worksheets and waste log sheets; taste completed meals to ensure quality.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards.
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas, and ensure kitchen staff complete assigned schedules.
• Maintain food and non-food supply inventories within established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available.
• Make decisions about using leftover food products in accordance with company guidelines.
• Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures, as evidenced through health department and third-party audits.
• Follow facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting.
• Participate in and attend departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death coverage
• 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
• Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree