Job Description

Eurest

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000

Pay Grade: 11

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

The Catering Chef will be a key player in the success of high-volume, high-end catering events at a Corporate Dining account.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Successful culinary catering operation under the direction of the Executive Chef and in collaboration with the Catering Manager
  • Responsible for seasonal menu changes, drafting, and implementing new menus
  • Ensure successful events and client satisfaction.
  • Adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, preparation, and presentation
  • 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 and three to five years of culinary experience preferred
  • Previous experience in high-end catering events in a culinary capacity
  • Minimum of two to five years of culinary, catering kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
  • Catering experience is required for this role
  • 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 is preferred
  • Experience with food production for large, high-end catering or banquet functions
  • ServSafe Certified

Apply to Eurest today!

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Eurest 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)

Application Instructions

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