The Corporate Cafeteria Chef will provide leadership direction and guidance for overall production of food in the Tyson Corporate Cafeteria. This will include implementation of systematic production methods, standardized recipes, portion control, budget responsibility, menu development, and purchasing requirements, while complying with all policies and regulatory agencies.

The position will be responsible for the following duties:

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Ensure all food is being handled at the highest standards to prevent food borne illness.
• Ensure temperature and taste tests are being performed routinely and take corrective action as necessary.
• Ensure production and service personnel maintain personal hygiene standards to include proper hand washing and hair coverings, following all governed regulations.
• Develop rotational and seasonal menus for the cafeteria and catering that are creative and of sufficient variety utilizing Tyson products.
• Prepare and serve food to reach customers at its optimal level of freshness.
• Understand each cafeteria Team Member's knowledge and skill level and provide focused training to improve weak skills.
• Develop positive perceptions of food in relation to appearance, presentation, taste, proper temperatures, variety, and creativity in menuing special events and catering while leveraging existing Tyson product portfolio.
• Maintain control of food and supply costs.
• Effectively manage inventory to its lowest functional level.

Requirements:

• Education: Culinary degree or relevant experience.
• Experience: 3+ years relevant experience with culinary degree; 8+ years of relevant experience without culinary degree. Menu development, manufacturing, or two or more food service segments, i.e. restaurant, cafeteria, etc. is a plus.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Travel: 3-5 trips per year.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Management and hourly staff.
• Additional skills: project and time management, problem-solving, culinary creativity, staff training and development, clear and efficient communication.
• Special Skills: Member of at least one professional chef association, preferred.

Location: Springdale, AR (onsite)

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) Plans.
• Affordable Health, Life, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Benefits.

• Culinary degree or relevant experience.
• 3+ years relevant experience with culinary degree; 8+ years without culinary degree.
• Menu development experience.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Project and time management.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Culinary creativity.
• Staff training and development.
• Clear and efficient communication.