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 Unidine today!**_Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA_**Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( Summary:**An inspirational and organized leader who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to ensure the overall success of daily kitchen operations including recruiting, training, and food preparation. 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.+