EXECUTIVE CHEF II - PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

Executive Chef II - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Following standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completing and utilizing daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tasting completed meals to ensure quality
• Training kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishing and maintaining cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensuring that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintaining inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Making all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complying with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Following facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participating and attending departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred qualifications include:

• 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 Eurest today!