CHEF (FULL TIME)

Gourmet

We are hiring immediately for a full time CHEF position.

Location: Rutgers - Newark Board Plan 350 Martin Luther King Boulevard Newark NJ 07102

Note: Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. Event schedule. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior catering chef experience is required.

Pay range: $22.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

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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 Nations 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 Directs, coordinates, and evaluates assigned kitchen food production and food-service associates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing and serving food.
• Ensures all food handling, sanitation, and customer service standards are met.
• Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action.
• Efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste, and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils.
• Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
• Helps select and develop recipes and menus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Benefits We are always looking for ways to invest in our people, both inside and outside of work, to help them achieve their full potential.

Full-time and part-time positions offer:

• 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
• Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• AD & Disability 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_GourmetDining.pdf

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.