Compass Group
CHEF DE CUISINE- Texas A&M - College Station, TX
Compass Group - College Station, Texas, United States, 77840
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Chef De Cuisine
Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience at over 300 colleges and universities around the country. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Job Summary
Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring a CHEF DE CUISINE on our food service leadership team at Texas A&M! Key Responsibilities: Successful culinary production operation under the direction of the Executive Chef Opportunity to serve as the department head for culinary operations in the absences of Executive Chef Adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation Opportunity to assist in menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel management to include hiring, firing, counseling, coaching and developing Plans regular and modified 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 standard 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 product Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audit 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
Preferred Qualifications: A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and three to five years of culinary experience preferred Minimum of two to five years of culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training Catering experience Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation Batch cooking or high volume cooking experience preferred Experience with food production for large catering or banquet functions ServSafe Certified High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable Institutional and batch cooking experiences Hands-on chef experience a must Comprehensive knowledge of food 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 Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA. 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. Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.
Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience at over 300 colleges and universities around the country. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Job Summary
Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring a CHEF DE CUISINE on our food service leadership team at Texas A&M! Key Responsibilities: Successful culinary production operation under the direction of the Executive Chef Opportunity to serve as the department head for culinary operations in the absences of Executive Chef Adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation Opportunity to assist in menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel management to include hiring, firing, counseling, coaching and developing Plans regular and modified 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 standard 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 product Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audit 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
Preferred Qualifications: A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and three to five years of culinary experience preferred Minimum of two to five years of culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training Catering experience Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation Batch cooking or high volume cooking experience preferred Experience with food production for large catering or banquet functions ServSafe Certified High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable Institutional and batch cooking experiences Hands-on chef experience a must Comprehensive knowledge of food 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 Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA. 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. Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.