traveling chef

Company: Canteen - Midwest Dining
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

As a Traveling Chef, you will ensure client and customer service satisfaction is attained by providing culinary resources and support. This includes coordinating and participating in preparing and cooking various food items, planning and creating menus, and rolling out new culinary programs. You may also assist with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures. The position requires 5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year at the management level. You should have knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation. Additional requirements include Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills, as well as ServSafe or Department of Health Certification.

Key Responsibilities:

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• 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.
  
  
  Benefits:
  
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  • Company car, gas card, cell phone stipend, company-provided hotel accommodation during travel, meals provided during travel, free uniforms, training, and career advancement opportunities
    
  • Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
    
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
    
    
    Equal Opportunity Employer:
    Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Keywords: Canteen - Midwest Dining, Palatine , traveling chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Chicago, Illinois