Executive Chef

Job Title: Executive Chef

Company: Compass Group Careers

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Pawtucket, RI

Job Category: Culinary

Job Description:

• Menu Planning: Develop and implement regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Culinary Operations: Oversee kitchen operations, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for staff, and preparing or directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.
• Staff Training: Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety, and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards.
• Inventory Management: Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies, staying within established guidelines while ensuring necessary product is available when needed.
• Food Utilization: Make decisions regarding the utilization of leftover food products, staying within Company guidelines.
• Regulatory Compliance: Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures, as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits.
• Safety and Security: Follow facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting.
• Professional Development: Participate and attend departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.

• Education: A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• Certifications: ServSafe certified, highly desirable.
• Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Technical Skills: Experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.

• Medical: Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Dental: Dental coverage.
• Vision: Vision coverage.
• Life Insurance/AD: Life insurance and accidental death coverage.
• Disability Insurance: Disability insurance.
• Retirement Plan: Retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off.
• Holiday Time Off: Holiday time off.
• Associate Shopping Program: Associate shopping program.
• Health and Wellness Programs: Health and wellness programs.
• Discount Marketplace: Discount marketplace.
• Identity Theft Protection: Identity theft protection.
• Pet Insurance: Pet insurance.
• Commuter Benefits: Commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program: Employee assistance program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Flexible spending accounts.