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Restaurant Associates - Longwood Gardens hiring CHEF (FULL TIME, PART TIME, AND SEASONAL) in Kennett Square, PA

CHEF (FULL TIME, PART TIME, AND SEASONAL)

Restaurant Associates - Longwood GardensMore Info

1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($18.00 - $24.00)
Expires: Dec 9, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

 

  • We have an opening for full time, part time, and seasonal CHEF positions.
  • Location: Longwood Gardens Restaurant - 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full time, part time, and seasonal; Days and hours may vary. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required. More details upon interview. 
  • Requirement: Previous restaurant and kitchen experience is required. 
  • Perks: Shift premium pay for evening and weekend hours! Staff meal! Staff discounts! Free parking!
  • Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour.

 

 

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This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. 

 

 

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to work This is R/A !

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Job Summary



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 Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

  • Retirement Plan
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

 

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: 

  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer. 
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables. 
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques. 

 

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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $24.00)

Benefits & Perks: Commuter Benefits, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, 401k, Wellness Program, Life Insurance


Required Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Quality Control

Customer Service Orientation

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Inventory Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Recipe Development

Collaboration

Training and Development

Sanitation Practices

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