Eurest

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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

The Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Culinary Production and Quality:

• Lead daily culinary production ensuring food quality, presentation, and compliance with safety standards.

• Determine food presentation and create decorative displays.

• Provide direction on menu development based on product availability and create distinctive specials.

• Seek out fresh food sources and monitor produce and meat freshness.

• Maintain product consistency through inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance.

• Prepare and cook various types of food regularly or for special occasions.

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers in food preparation.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.

• Expense and Inventory Management:

• Manage department expenses including food, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.

• Control labor and food costs to meet budget objectives.

• Oversee food inventory, purchasing, control, and disbursement.

• Schedule staff based on forecasted volumes.

• Customer Service and Satisfaction:

• Create resident satisfaction by providing training and resources to maximize team member engagement and deliver best-in-class service.

• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance while engaging with residents and staff.

• Provide excellent customer service and support service behaviors above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Empower employees to provide excellent customer service and ensure they receive ongoing training.

• Use teamwork to support guests and employees and seek opportunities to improve the customer experience.

• Team Building and Management:

• Regularly lead team member meetings and establish performance goals.

• Solicit employee feedback, address concerns, and implement strategies to support team member engagement.

• Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably, receive necessary training and tools, and are provided with ongoing feedback, coaching, and counseling.

Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience

• Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

• Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

• Extensive catering experience a plus

• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable

• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to Eurest today!

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

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)

Req ID: 1305296

Eurest

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