Culinary Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Compass Group USA Full time

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Pay Grade: 13 At Compass Group USA, we are passionate about culinary excellence and exceptional service. Our approach is unique; we empower our culinary leaders to innovate and create without the constraints of a corporate recipe book.

We prioritize creativity and encourage our chefs to stay updated with the latest culinary trends, ensuring that our dining experiences are both contemporary and exciting.

As a leader in contract food service, we offer our culinary professionals the freedom to express their creativity, take calculated risks, and truly excel in their roles. We are dedicated to fostering growth and continuous learning among our staff.

Position Overview:

As the Culinary Operations Manager, you will oversee kitchen management while ensuring a safe and hygienic work environment for all team members.

You will be responsible for meal preparation or directing meal preparation in alignment with corporate standards and guidelines. This role is perfect for a dynamic and entrepreneurial culinary expert.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Designs regular and customized menus following established guidelines.
  • Adheres to standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
  • Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste tracking sheets.
  • Tastes finished meals to guarantee quality and consistency.
  • Trains kitchen personnel in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards.
  • Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
  • Ensures kitchen staff adheres to assigned schedules.
  • Manages inventory of food and non-food supplies to remain within established guidelines while ensuring product availability.
  • Makes decisions regarding the use of leftover food products in compliance with company policies.
  • Complies with health and sanitation regulations and department procedures, as evidenced by audits.
  • Follows safety policies and procedures, including incident reporting.
  • Participates in departmental meetings and professional development opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
  • Extensive catering experience is a plus.
  • Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
  • Hands-on chef experience is essential.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and Internet applications.
  • ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Join Compass Group USA today. We offer a range of fantastic benefits, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair treatment of all applicants and associates based on their abilities and experiences, 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 reasonable accommodation.


Disclaimer:

This job posting is not an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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