traveling chef

Company: Canteen - Midwest Dining
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

As a Chef, you will ensure client and customer service satisfaction is attained by providing culinary resources and support. You may be responsible for managing the departments scheduling, discipline, and/or hiring. You may assist the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef in developing new menus, recipes, and ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Responsibilities:

--- Assists in coordinating and participating in preparing and cooking various food items.
--- Assists with planning and creating menus.
--- Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
--- Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures.
--- Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

--- 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
--- Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
--- Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
--- Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
--- Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
--- ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is required.
--- Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
--- Associate's degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Benefits:

--- Company car
--- Gas card
--- Cell phone stipend
--- Company-provided hotel accommodation during travel
--- Meals provided during travel
--- Free uniforms
--- Training
--- Career advancement opportunities
--- Salary: $65,000

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