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.Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid Parental LeavePersonal LeaveAssociates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/Req ID: 1534653