CATERING CHEF, SOUS - Texas A&M - Corpus Christi, TX

Catering Chef

Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring an energetic Catering Chef on the beautiful campus of Texas A&M in Corpus Christi, TX. In this exciting role, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client's culture and guidelines, the Health Department's regulations, and the company's standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. The culinary team motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.

This is more than just a chef role it's an opportunity to shape the culinary experience across campus catering, mentor rising culinary stars, and help elevate our brand with every plate served. Backed by the support of Chartwells Higher Education, you'll enjoy career advancement opportunities, and a workplace where your contributions matter.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Relocation support to help you transition smoothly to beautiful Corpus Christi, Texas enjoy coastal living with a vibrant campus atmosphere.
• Career advancement with one of the fastest-growing dining companies in the nation.
• Creative freedom to help design innovative, student-focused menus and culinary experiences.
• Supportive leadership that empowers you to lead, innovate, and grow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items for catered events.
• Assists with planning and creating catering menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related culinary experience including catering.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, 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, and personal leave.