Corporate Chef

About the role

We are seeking an innovative, hands-on Corporate Chef to lead our culinary vision, passionate about creating exceptional food, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and execute menus that balance creativity, nutrition, and operational feasibility.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and service standards across all meal periods.
• Stay current on culinary trends, dietary needs, wellness initiatives, and sustainability practices.
• Lead food preparation, cooking, service, and workflow planning in partnership with the Cafeteria Manager.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health department regulations, as well as Casey’s SOPs and quality standards.
• Monitor food costs and provide input to support budget alignment and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and guide cafeteria team members to promote food safety, strengthen culinary skills, encourage creativity, and support career growth.
• Provide guidance and hands-on support for catering services to ensure consistent, high-quality execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts Diploma, or equivalent professional culinary experience.
• At least five years of progressive culinary experience in corporate, hospitality, or high-volume food service environments.
• Bachelor's degree or advanced culinary training is preferred.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, menu development, and food safety standards.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, wellness-focused menu planning, and sustainability practices.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Benefits

• Great benefits including choices in medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, and an onsite Child Development Center.
• Competitive pay, 401k company match up to 6%, vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
• A schedule that supports work-life balance with flexible daytime hours Monday through Friday, with no evening, weekends or major holidays.
• Free meals and beverages while working.
• Dress for your day in which jeans are welcomed!
• The opportunity to work for a large, successful company that has not lost our small hometown feel.
• Our senior leadership team is engaged, involved, and accessible.

Pay

Starting pay range: $75,800 - $94,800. Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity.

Schedule

A schedule that supports work-life balance with flexible daytime hours Monday through Friday, with no evening, weekends or major holidays.