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Located in Bloomington, IL
Salary: $68k/year
Full-Time | $68,000Hiring through Express Employment
A leading contract food service provider is seeking an experienced Chef De Cuisine / Executive Chef to oversee daily culinary operations, high-volume catering, and patron dining services. This role focuses on scratch-made cuisine, whole-food preparation, and delivering an exceptional dining experience.
Full-time benefits include:
Medical, dental & vision plans with multiple options
Generous Paid Time Off & leave programs
Employee referral program
Access to wellness, financial planning & mental health resources
Compensation:
Salary: $68,000–$72,000 (DOE)
5% bonus potential
Prior Chef De Cuisine or Executive Chef experience (2+ years) preferred
Lead culinary operations for café, catering, and dining services
Elevate food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction
Create a positive experience that enhances community and connection
Menu Planning: Design menus to meet dietary needs and restrictions
Food Preparation: Oversee cooking, portioning, and recipe standards
Kitchen Management: Train and supervise cooks, sous chefs, and staff
Food Safety: Enforce sanitation, storage, and health regulation compliance
Budgeting & Cost Control: Manage food costs, labor, inventory & supplier contracts
Quality Assurance: Ensure high-quality presentation and flavor consistency
Collaboration: Work with dietitians/nutrition teams for specialized meals
Continuous Improvement: Stay current on culinary trends and innovations
Culinary degree/certification preferred
5+ years progressive kitchen/culinary management
Proven Executive Chef experience (healthcare or hospitality preferred)
Strong leadership and team-development skills
Expertise in scratch-made cuisine and creative menu development
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations & SOPs
Experience with menu planning, production, inventory & cost control
Ability to use immersion blenders, rational ovens, vacuum sealers, etc.
Baking knowledge (minimum requirement)
ServSafe® Certification
Ability to pass federal background check, drug screen & E-Verify
Strong communication skills & proficiency in Microsoft 365/recipe systems
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