EXECUTIVE CHEF I, RESIDENTIAL DINING - LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Salary: $70,000-$80,000
At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.
Job Summary
Do you enjoy crafting and implementing innovative culinary solutions to customers? We are currently seeking a Residential Dining Executive Chef I at Long Island University in Greenvale, NY. You will be an instrumental culinarian within our residential dining programs. As a leader in our dining programs, you'll spearhead menu development and preparation, infusing creativity, and precision into every dish. This role entails supervising budgeting and food costing, ensuring client and customer satisfaction, and fostering employee training and growth. With Chartwells rapid growth trajectory, there's immense potential for you to advance expertly and make an immediate impact in our culinary landscape!
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
- Complete and apply daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
- Supervise and mentor chefs, cooks, and other team members on food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation practices.
- Ensure the implementation of culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality.
- Lead inventory of food and non-food supplies, maintaining compliance with established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available when needed.
- Enforce federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
- Follow federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures, as evidenced through audits conducted by local health departments and third-party entities.
- Forecast annual food and labor costs and supervise actual financial results.
- Foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving happiness and retention.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.
Qualifications:
- A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
- Three or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
- Experience in high-volume, hands-on foodservice operations.
- Must be experienced with computers.
- ServSafe® Certified.
Embark on a dynamic career journey with us, where innovation and creativity thrive, and your contributions make a tangible impact on campus life!
Join our team and be part of crafting outstanding dining experiences at the Long Island University!
Apply to Gourmet Dining today!
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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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Gourmet Dining are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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.
Req ID: 1450957
Gourmet
BENAE GLICKMAN
Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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