Our associates' experience and knowledge are our greatest asset. Continued positive growth is a necessity and we remain committed to providing our associates access to the best opportunities for career development and advancement.
Reports To: FS Director
Pay Grade: 9
Job Summary:
Chef to work at Kraft in Newberry, SC.
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business. Our Chefs ensure client/customer service and satisfaction with efficient cost effective management meeting and exceeding stated expectations. Our Chefs are responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen area, implement production processes, manage food and labor costs and have overall understanding of HACCP. Generally, you will report to the Executive Chef or Director of Dining Services. Ideally, you will have experience supervising and supporting production functions of kitchen employees, the ability to motivate employees to continually improve performance, follow and direct HACCP, Food Safety, Physical Safety Programs and manage cost controls. You will also be responsible for developing, mentoring and coaching associates.
Qualifications:
- A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate preferred experience may be considered in lieu of a Degree
- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
- Extensive catering experience a plus
- High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
- Institutional and batch cooking experiences
- Hands-on chef experience 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 resident satisfaction programs/activities
- ServSafe certified - highly desirable
- Must be able to successfully complete criminal background checks (State and Federal) and drug screenings
Great People. Real Opportunities.
Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job ID: JLG08261551822