CHEF - MIDWEASTERN UNIVERSITY - GLENDALE, AZ

Chartwells Higher Education Chef Opportunity

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary

As a Chef with Chartwells at Midwestern University in Glendale, you will ensure client and customer service satisfaction is attained by providing culinary resources and support. You may be responsible for managing the departments scheduling, discipline, and/or hiring.

The AZ Caf at Midwestern University, located in Barrel II, is a welcoming spot to grab a meal, enjoy a break between classes, or catch up with colleagues. Guests can choose from a delicious variety of hot entres, breakfast favorites, homemade soups, and convenient grab-and-go selections, all crafted to provide fresh and satisfying options throughout the day. Our facility uses a wood fired pizza oven, a large grill and offers a soup de jour daily, as well as a wok station.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional to join a beautiful campus in AZ. We offer covered parking and mostly M-F work schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides frontline culinary resources and support.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes all aspects of culinary operations, including food preparation, and presentation.
• Oversee catering events from initial planning stages to execution, ensuring high-quality food and service delivery.
• Manage kitchen staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations, to maintain a cohesive and efficient team.
• Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and uphold cleanliness standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Maintains inventory levels, order supplies, and monitor food costs to optimize profitability.
• Assists with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
• Collaborates with other departments to meet customer needs and exceed expectations.
• 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.

Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!

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. 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.

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.

• 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. 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.

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Req ID: 1583430