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Executive Chef II

Compass Group, North America • Long Island City, NY 11120 • Posted 8 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $80,000-$85,000/yr • Senior Level

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As the Executive Chef at Restaurant Associates, you will oversee the daily production of breakfast and lunch for corporate clients, creating and preparing menus that align with R/A standards. This role is based at the commissary and offers a desirable Monday through Friday, daytime schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Plans regular menus according to established guidelines
  • Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards
  • Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets
  • Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
  • Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
  • Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
  • Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
  • Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines
  • Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines
  • Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures
  • Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures
  • Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs

Qualifications

Required

  • Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
  • Experience with computers, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

Preferred

  • Catering experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends
  • ServSafe certified

About Compass Group, North America

Compass Group North America is a leading foodservice and support services company catering to various industries and environments. They offer a wide range of products and services across their numerous subsidiary companies, focusing on delivering exceptional dining experiences with fresh, seasonal, and responsibly sourced ingredients. With a commitment to customer service and operational excellence, Compass Group continues to set high standards in the foodservice industry.

Full Job Description

Restaurant Associates

Pay Grade: 13

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!

Job Summary

Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing daily production of breakfast and lunch for corporate clients. This position is based at the commissary and will create and prepare menus that algin with R/A standards. This position provides a desirable Monday through Friday, daytime schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Plans regular menus according to established guidelines

+ Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality

+ Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards

+ Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned

+ Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed

+ Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products

+ Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits

+ Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting

+ Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

+ Catering experience a plus

+ 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

+ ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Associates at Restaurant Associates 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)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1352911

Restaurant Associates

Leah Curry

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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.