Position Title: Chef de Cuisine - Cafe & Internal Catering
Salary: $70000 - $80000 / Year
Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!
Key Details and Responsibilities:
- Join the vibrant culinary scene at SAP Cafe in Palo Alto, CA
- Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with hours from 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- Successful culinary production operation under the direction of the Executive Chef
- Opportunity to serve as the department head for culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef
- Adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, preparation, and presentation
- Opportunity to assist in menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel management, including hiring, firing, counseling, mentoring, and developing
Preferred Qualifications:
- A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate
- Minimum of two to five years of culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
- Catering experience
- Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Batch cooking or high volume cooking experience preferred
- Experience with food production for large catering or banquet functions
- ServSafe Certified
Apply to Bon Appetit today!
Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.
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Associates at Bon Appetit 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)
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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1313295
Bon Appetit
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