Job Description

  Salary: $80,000 - $100,000/ yearly

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions. 

Join Our Culinary Team As an Executive Chef in San Jose, CA

As the Executive Chef , you will lead all kitchen operations while fostering a safe, sanitary, and high-performing culinary environment at Stryker in San Jose, CA. You will be responsible for preparing—and directing the preparation of—exceptional meals in alignment with corporate programs, standards, and guidelines. This role oversees a dynamic, high-volume, multi-station café operation with an active catering program, offering the opportunity to showcase culinary leadership, creativity, and operational excellence.

Ideal candidate should be local or within a reasonable daily commute to San Jose, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety, and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follow and complete schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products, staying within the Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Ideal candidates local or within a reasonable daily commute to San Jose, CA
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• Catering experience is required 
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is required for this role
• Experience managing and leading a culinary team
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands-on chef experience is a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate culinary leader to step into a high-profile Executive Chef role within a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment. The position offers the chance to lead a multi-station café and catering operation at a premier corporate account, while making a meaningful impact through culinary excellence, leadership, and innovation.

Apply to CulinArt today!

CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at CulinArt 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)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1495804

CulinArt Sector 

NANCY M TEIXEIRA 

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