EXECUTIVE CHEF - RARITAN, NJ

Executive Chef – Raritan, NJ Salary: $75,000 – $80,000. Eurest is a leader in business and industry dining, feeding employees of the nation's largest and most prestigious companies across all states and industries. As part of our leadership and support team, you will help 16,000 chefs and associates deliver world‑class meals in corporate cafés, executive dining rooms, and through on‑site catering and vending innovations. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus. Job Summary As Executive Chef, you will oversee kitchen operations, maintain a safe and sanitary work environment for staff, and prepare or direct meal preparation in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. Key Responsibilities Plan regular and modified menus per established guidelines. Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards; complete production worksheets and waste logs; taste meals to ensure quality. Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and food safety and sanitation. Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas. Maintain inventory of food and non‑food supplies within guidelines and ensure needed products are available. Decide on utilization of leftover food products following company guidelines. Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and audit procedures. Follow facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures, including incident reporting. Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs. Preferred Qualifications A.S. or equivalent experience. Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending on formal education. Extensive catering experience a plus. High‑volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable. Institutional and batch cooking experience. Hands‑on chef experience required. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food‑cost controls, and presentation. Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, e‑mail, and the Internet. ServSafe certification highly desirable. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance/AD. Disability insurance, retirement plan, paid and 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, 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, refer to the wage‑transparency PDF at Equal Opportunity Employer Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions on a business‑necessity basis. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr