Commissary Chef - Corporate
Salary: $95,000 - $100,000 / year
Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!
Job Summary
The Commissary Chef leads centralized food production in a corporate dining environment, ensuring high-quality, consistent output across multiple service points. This role supports menu execution, production planning, and operational efficiency while maintaining strong food safety and cost controls.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee daily commissary production, including high-volume batch cooking and food distribution
• Ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to culinary and food safety standards
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and product standardization
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and food cost controls
• Coordinate and execute catering production as needed
• Assist with scheduling, training, and supervising culinary team members
• Partner with culinary and marketing teams to implement new programs and menu initiatives
• Maintain compliance with sanitation, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Support overall kitchen operations and perform additional duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
• 1 to 3 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume environment
• Experience in corporate dining, commissary, or large-scale food production preferred
• Strong background in batch cooking and multi-unit or multi-outlet support
• Catering and production planning experience preferred
• Solid understanding of food cost controls, inventory, and purchasing
• Knowledge of current food and catering trends with a focus on quality and presentation
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred
Apply to Bon Appetit today!
Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.
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Associates at Bon Appetit 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1522675
Bon Appetit
Tyler Justus
Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
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