EXECUTIVE CHEF

Eurest

Position Title : EXECUTIVE CHEF I-SAN DIEGO

Salary : $73,000-$80,000 / annually

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities.

We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results.

And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff.

You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an upbeat, ambitious Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities :

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and uses 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 vital product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Follows 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 :

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of dynamic 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
• Extensive 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 client satisfaction programs / activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable
30+ days ago