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 products+ Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits+ 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:**+ A.S. or equivalent experience+ Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training+ Extensive catering experience a plus+ High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable+ Institutional and batch cooking experiences+ Hands-on chef experience a must+ Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering 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+ ServSafe certified - highly desirable**Apply to Eurest today!**_Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA_Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( at Eurest 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)+ Paid Parental Leave+ Personal LeaveAssociates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.