AddressFresh Ideas
Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.
Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams ! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.
Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!
Job Summary
As a Campus Executive Chef with FRESH IDEAS, you will be responsible for ensuring culinary excellence and overseeing kitchen operations at ASBURY UNIVERSITY (private Faith based), you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and nourishing environment for students, faculty, and staff. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing culinary operations and offerings, while elevating the campus dining experience.
Wilmore, Kentucky, is a delightful blend of history, education, community spirit, and natural beauty, making it a desirable place to live, work, study, and visit in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. The surrounding countryside offers natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. Residents and visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and exploring scenic trails in nearby parks and nature reserves. Wilmore also boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene. Local artists, musicians, and performers often showcase their talents through exhibitions, concerts, and theatrical productions, adding to the town's cultural richness.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Creative Menu Development: Bring fresh, inventive ideas to the table by crafting regular and innovative menus that reflect current culinary trends and cater to diverse tastes.
Inspiring Culinary Leadership: Lead by example in the kitchen, inspiring and motivating kitchen staff to excel in food preparation, presentation, and service.
Training and Development: Train kitchen staff in the latest food preparation techniques, emphasizing safety, sanitation, and efficient operation of equipment.
Sustainability and Seasonality: Champion sustainable practices and utilize seasonal ingredients to create dynamic, environmentally-conscious menus.
Customer Engagement: Engage with campus community members to gather feedback, understand preferences, and tailor menus and dining experiences accordingly.
Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation in all culinary offerings, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for all.
Cost Management: Implement strategies to manage food costs effectively while maximizing value and quality.
Collaboration and Innovation: Collaborate with other campus departments and stakeholders to innovate and enhance the overall dining experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A.S. Culinary degree or equivalent experience
Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
Extensive catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
ServSafe certified - highly desirable
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement 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
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.
