In-House Chef / Chef Manager

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and creative In-House Chef / Chef Manager to develop and manage an employee meal program serving approximately 95 employees across two manufacturing locations —approximately 65 employees at our primary facility and 30 employees at a second location. This unique position is part of our commitment to investing in our employees and creating an exceptional workplace environment. The Chef will prepare fresh, high-quality, company-subsidized meals , giving employees at both locations convenient and affordable access to quality food throughout the workday. The ideal candidate will enjoy creating approachable, satisfying meals while taking ownership of the day-to-day operation of the company's employee dining program. Key Responsibilities Plan and prepare fresh meals for approximately 95 employees across two manufacturing locations. Develop an efficient meal program that provides employees at both facilities with consistent access to fresh food. Coordinate the preparation, packaging and distribution of meals for the second location as needed. Develop rotating weekly menus offering a variety of appealing and nutritious choices. Provide breakfast and lunch selections, along with grab-and-go meals, snacks and other convenient options available throughout the workday. Maintain prepared meal options for employees whose schedules or shifts fall outside traditional meal periods. Prepare food efficiently while maintaining consistent quality, presentation and portion sizes. Work with management to establish menus and employee pricing within the company's subsidized meal program . Accommodate common dietary needs and food allergies when practical. Manage food purchasing, vendor relationships, ordering, inventory, storage and rotation. Source quality ingredients while maintaining established food and operating budgets. Monitor participation and food costs to help ensure the program operates efficiently. Minimize food waste through thoughtful menu planning, purchasing and inventory management. Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen and food-service environment. Follow all applicable food safety, sanitation and health regulations. Monitor kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance needs. Gather employee feedback and periodically introduce new menu offerings. Provide food for company meetings, employee celebrations and special events as needed. Qualifications Professional cooking experience in a restaurant, corporate dining, catering, institutional kitchen, private club or similar environment. Culinary training preferred but not required with appropriate professional experience. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food storage and commercial kitchen operations. ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification. Ability to independently manage menu planning, purchasing, food preparation, inventory and kitchen operations. Experience preparing quality food efficiently and consistently for groups. Strong organizational, budgeting and time-management skills. Ability to manage meal preparation and distribution across two locations. Comfortable working within a manufacturing environment. Dependable, personable, flexible and service-oriented. What We're Looking For This position is about more than preparing lunch. Our goal is to create an employee dining program that becomes a meaningful workplace benefit . The company will subsidize the cost of employee meals, making fresh, convenient food affordable and accessible to employees at both facilities. The Chef will have an opportunity to build the program, develop menus based on employee preferences and create a welcoming food experience that employees can look forward to each day. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their food, enjoys getting to know the people they serve and appreciates the stability and community of an in-house corporate environment. Compensation & Benefits Annual Salary: $65,000 Bene…

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