US Synthetic - Executive Chef & Kitchen Manager

US Synthetic, a ChampionX company, has an immediate need for an Executive Chef located in Orem, UT. The Executive Chef will be responsible for all food production including those used for restaurant, catering functions and other outlets. Develop menus, food purchase specifications and recipes. Supervise staff. Develop and monitor food and labor budget for the department. Maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

What We Do:

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What's in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package starting at day 1 of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

• Plans menus for all food outlets in the restaurant
• Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals
• Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas
• Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft
• Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles
• Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices
• Prepares necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; projects annual food, labor and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met
• Attends food and beverage staff and management meetings
• Consults with Human Resources about food production aspects of special events being planned
• Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation
• Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability
• Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained
• Interacts with food and beverage management to assure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of members and guests
• In conjunction with F&B management team, assist in maintaining a high level of service principles in accordance with established standards
• Evaluates products to assure that quality, price and related goods are consistently met
• Develops policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually updates written policies and procedures to reflect state-of-the-art techniques, equipment and technologies
• Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment
• Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff
• Ensures that representatives from the kitchen attend service lineups and meetings
• Periodically visits dining area when it is open to welcome members
• Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times
• Perform other duties as directed

• Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel and discipline all employees in the department
• Provide, develop, train, and maintain a professional workforce
• Ensure all services to members are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner
• Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility
• Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED is required
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
• Culinary bachelor's degree or equivalent formal culinary training and/or four years related experience
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar role

Physical Demands:

• Required to stand, walk and sit up to 8 hours
• Full range of body motion i.e. ability to handle food and kitchen equipment, lifting, kneeling, squatting and reaching with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Serve Safe Certification
• Food Handlers Permit

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
• Ability to come to work regularly and on time, to follow directions, to take criticism, to get along with co-workers and supervisors, to treat co-workers, supervisors and members/guests with respect and courtesy, and to refrain from abusive, insubordinate and/or violent behavior.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, committees, suppliers, members, and employees.
• Have working knowledge of various computer software programs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

About Champion X

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.