Gourmet Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 Pay Grade: 12 At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company. Job Summary This individual will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. Key Responsibilities: + Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines + Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and 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 + Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed + Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures + Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: + A.S. or equivalent experience + Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience + Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation + Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet + Extensive catering experience a plus + High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable + ServSafe certified - highly desirable Apply to Gourmet Dining today! Gourmet Dining is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates at Gourmet Dining 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) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_GourmetDining.pdf) for paid time off benefits information. Req ID: 1369507 Gourmet KRISTINA MCCARTHY