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Area Chef- DE, NJ, PA

Compass Group
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, retirement plan, mileage reimbursement
United States, New York, Port Chester
Apr 29, 2025
CulinArt Sector Salary: $70000-$80000/yr. Other Forms of Compensation: Mileage reimbursement. CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare, and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafes, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service, and vending. CulinArt's extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments, and geographic regions. Job Summary As the Area Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations at higher education private school accounts in DE, NJ, and in PA while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff and students. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional. This role will require up to 50% travel in DE, NJ, and PA. Key Responsibilities: Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate Preferred Qualifications: A.S. or equivalent experience At least 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience Multi-unit experience required Open to travel within DE, NJ, and PA Extensive catering experience a plus High volume, complex foodservice operations experience required Institutional and batch cooking experience preferred Experience in higher education private schools ideal Hands-on chef experience is a must Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities ServSafe certified - highly desirable Open to 50% travel Apply to CulinArt today! CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story! 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at CulinArt 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. Req ID:1420266 CulinArt Sector NANCY M TEIXEIRA [[req_classification