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Executive Chef

2 months ago

Ocoee, Florida, United States Compass Group, North America Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to join our team at Compass Group, North America. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment, and preparing or directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Menu Planning and Execution: Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, ensuring that meals are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
  • Staff Training and Development: Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety, and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards.
  • Cleaning and Maintenance: Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas, ensuring that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned.
  • Inventory Management: Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines, while ensuring that necessary product is available when needed.
  • Food Utilization and Safety: Make all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products, staying within Company guidelines for such products, and comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Culinary Education and Experience: A.S. or equivalent experience, with a minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
  • Catering and Institutional Experience: Extensive catering experience, high volume, complex foodservice operations experience, institutional, and batch cooking experiences.
  • Technical Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation, as well as experience with computers, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and the Internet.
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans for you and your family.
  • Life Insurance and AD: Life insurance and accidental death benefits.
  • Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) or equivalent retirement plan.
  • Flexible Time Off: Generous paid time off policy.
  • Holiday Time Off: Paid holidays.
  • Associate Shopping Program: Discounts on shopping and dining.
  • Health and Wellness Programs: Access to health and wellness programs.
  • Discount Marketplace: Discounts on products and services.
  • Identity Theft Protection: Identity theft protection services.
  • Pet Insurance: Pet insurance options.
  • Commuter Benefits: Commuter benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Employee assistance program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.