EXECUTIVE CHEF - CHANDLER, AZ
Salary: $75000 - $80000 /year
Pay Grade: 14
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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.
Job Summary
As the Executive Chef, you will lead kitchen operations in a dynamic corporate café environment. You’ll ensure a safe, sanitary, and high-quality culinary experience while aligning with corporate standards and programs. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional to make a meaningful impact.
Key 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic 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
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
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