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 + 5+ 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 + Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities + 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 (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) **Associates 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 Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.