CHEF (FULL TIME) - Quick Hire!

Canteen, a division of Compass Group, is a leading food service provider specializing in creating exceptional break time experiences across various workplaces. Headquartered at RJ Reynolds, 401 North Main Street, Winston Salem, North Carolina, Canteen integrates food, service, and innovative technology solutions including markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary services to foster better workplace environments and employee connections. The company prides itself on its people-centered culture, emphasizing dedication, collaboration, and passion that drive its continual growth and success within the foodservice industry. Canteen is committed to transforming the food service landscape by providing outstanding customer experiences and fostering rewarding careers for its associates. They offer both full-time and part-time positions with comprehensive benefits and career advancement opportunities. The role of Chef at Canteen is a full-time position based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The Chef is primarily responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating kitchen and food-production operations, ensuring efficient and high-quality food service. This position operates predominantly between 6:00 am and 2:30 pm, with variations in schedule discussed during the interview process. Compensation ranges from $17.50 to $20.00 per hour. Candidates applying for this role must have prior kitchen experience, as the job requires supervising and participating in food preparation, cooking, and service activities. The Chef leads hourly kitchen staff through interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary recommendations to maintain a professional and productive team environment. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food handling and sanitation standards, maintaining proper food quality, presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures. The Chef also manages inventory control by tracking food usage, waste, and consumption, as well as receiving and inspecting incoming products and supplies to ensure quality and appropriate stock levels. Attention to cleanliness and organization is crucial, with the Chef ensuring workstations and display equipment are sanitized and maintained throughout meal service times. Additionally, the Chef contributes to menu and recipe development, supporting innovation and customer satisfaction. This job demands a combination of culinary expertise, leadership, and organizational skills to meet production schedules and service excellence. Canteen offers an array of benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, health and wellness programs, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs. There are also unique perks such as associate shopping programs, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits that cover critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto and home insurance options. Canteen strives to create an inclusive and diverse workplace respecting all individuals regardless of race, gender, age, or other protected categories. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated Chef seeking a stable, rewarding role within a supportive and innovative foodservice company.

• Prior kitchen experience
• Ability to supervise and manage kitchen staff effectively
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to prepare food following standardized recipes
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Availability to work full time with flexible hours including early mornings
• Capability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen