CHEF - Campus Dining- MID PLAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - North Platte, NE

CHEF - Campus Dining- MID PLAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - North Platte, NE

Reports To: Director Dining Services

Salary: 65,000-70,000

Other Forms of Compensation: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.

Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.

Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!

Job Summary

Fresh Ideas is hiring an energetic CHEF to lead the culinary team at MID PLAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE. In this role, you will ensure client and customer service satisfaction with efficient cost effective management across multiple campus dining locations. You will be responsible for developing new menus, recipes, and ordering.

North Platte, NE, offers a mix of small-town charm and a variety of activities to keep you engaged. North Platte has a strong sense of community, with friendly and welcoming residents. There are plenty of recreational opportunities, from parks and trails to sports facilities and golf courses. Lake Maloney and the Platte River provide great spots for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. The city has a rich history, and you can explore it through local museums, historical parks, and landmarks like the Golden Spike Tower and Buffalo Bill Ranch. Overall, North Platte offers a comfortable and engaging lifestyle with a balance of modern amenities and small-town appeal. North Platte has some great options for breweries and dining.

Feather River Vineyards is one of Nebraska's largest. They offer wine tastings, private parties, and group tours. The vineyard is set among the picturesque rolling hills of the Southern Platte Valley. Pals Brewing Company is a family-owned brewery offering a wide selection of craft beers, cocktails, spirits, and wine. They also have a full-service dining menu with items like pizza, nachos, and fresh Wisconsin cheese curds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides frontline culinary resources and support.
• Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Produces and executes catering events.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of culinary management experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Hands-on chef experience is required.
• Extensive catering experience is preferred.
• High volume batch cooking and complex food service operations experience is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• ServSafe Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet 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.

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.