Chef; Catering

Canteen

Chef (Catering) - Full time position.

• Location: Corteva Ceres – 7000 Northwest 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131 (Online applications only).
• Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 6:00 am – 3:00 pm. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous high‑volume catering cooking experience required. Previous supervisory experience and a valid Serv Safe certification preferred.
• Perks: Onsite parking, shift meal, sick pay, PTO, paid holidays, no late nights, bonus.
• Pay Range: $19.00 – $24.00 per hour. Internal Employee Referral Bonus available.

About Canteen:
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry‑leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team?

You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Summary: Directs, coordinates, and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food‑service associates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving food. Ensures all food handling, sanitation, and customer service standards are met.
• Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
• Efficiently prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules. Serves meals or prepares for delivery.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Helps select and develop recipes and menus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates 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, view additional information.

About Compass Group:
Achieving leadership in the food service industry.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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