Chef - Harbeson, DE

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated, hands-on Chef to oversee second shift operations within a corporate dining account. This role is responsible for leading culinary operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards, managing staff, and delivering an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a stable schedule with no late nights.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide frontline culinary leadership, support, and direction to kitchen staff.
• Assist with menu planning, purchasing, and food cost control while ensuring quality and consistency standards are met.
• Support the development and execution of seasonal and daily menus.
• Plan, produce, and execute catering events as needed.
• Partner with marketing and culinary teams to roll out new programs and initiatives.
• Help manage food and labor costs while maintaining budget targets for the account.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary leadership or supervisory experience.
• Hands-on Chef or Sous Chef experience in a high-volume environment required.
• Experience in corporate dining, restaurants, hotels, healthcare, education, military, or similar food service operations.
• Catering experience preferred.
• Experience with high-volume batch cooking and complex food service operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food trends, quality standards, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Associate’s degree in culinary arts preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail 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
• Commute Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Company Information

• Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA
• Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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