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Catering Chef

 

Position Title: Catering Chef 

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

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Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

The Catering Chef plays a key leadership role within the culinary team, supporting high‑volume catering production and daily culinary operations for the CoStar account. This position is ideal for a hands‑on, creative culinary leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys bringing thoughtful, polished food experiences to corporate clients.
 
You will partner closely with the Executive Chef to plan menus, oversee catering execution, guide culinary associates, and ensure that all food meets Restaurant Associates’ standards for quality, safety, and presentation. This role offers exciting opportunities to influence culinary innovation, support special events, and contribute to a collaborative kitchen culture.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the production and execution of high‑volume catering events, ensuring quality, timing, and presentation meet client expectations
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef to plan menus and develop new catering concepts
  • Support culinary logistics, including event prep, batch cooking, event flow, and back‑of‑house coordination
  • Prepare and cook menu items for daily operations and catering needs
  • Maintain consistency and excellence in flavor, preparation, and presentation
  • Support the rollout of new culinary programs developed with company marketing and culinary teams
  • Assist the Executive Chef in managing food cost controls, inventory, and ordering
  • Follow production schedules, portion guidelines, and recipe standards
  • Help maintain accurate ordering, receiving, and inventory procedures
  • Ensure adherence to HACCP and company food‑safety standards
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
  • Support routine audits and compliance reviews
  • Provide guidance and support to hourly culinary associates
  • Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and development
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, learning‑focused kitchen culture

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience with high‑volume catering, large‑scale production, or multi‑station operations
  • Strong culinary fundamentals and ability to execute menus with consistency
  • Understanding of current food and catering trends, including use of seasonal ingredients
  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with diverse teams
  • Comfort with kitchen systems, ordering platforms, and basic Microsoft Office tools
  • Knowledge of food‑safety practices and HACCP principles
  • Culinary degree, A.S. degree, or equivalent professional experience
  • High‑volume or complex foodservice operations experience
  • Institutional or batch cooking background is helpful
  • ServSafe certification or Department of Health certification

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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/

Associates at Restaurant Associates 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

 

 

Req ID:  1517357

Restaurant Associates 

Michael Abbey 

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Nearest Major Market: Richmond
Job Segment: Chef, Culinary, Kitchen, Food Service, Event Planning, Hospitality

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