The Chef role works in support of the Sous Chef and Executive Chef. The ideal candidate for this role will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a strong interest in cooking fresh, healthy, and high-quality food and participating in kitchen maintenance.

Chef Duties

Kitchen Operations /Food Preparation

• Performs food preparation and cooking tasks for plated meals, buffets and action stations

• Sets up buffets, beverage service and snack stations, restock as needed.

• Works with Sous Chef and Executive Chef on recipe testing and development.

Kitchen Operation /Maintenance

• Performs stewarding tasks such as receiving, stocking and rotation of goods.

• Maintains cleanliness, sanitation and organization of kitchen, safe food handling practices, and proper rotation of prepared products to assure prolonged usefulness and quality.

• Assists in ware washing duties for kitchen production and meal events.

• Participates in daily and weekly cleaning schedules including but not limited to dishwashing, equipment cleaning and maintenance, and kitchen organization.

Chef Abilities

• Works well in a fast-paced environment

• Detail-oriented

• High energy, positive attitude, ability to remain calm under pressure

• Basic cooking and food preparation knowledge, propensity to learn these at a higher level.

• General knowledge of kitchen operations and equipment

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Related Experience: 1 year in professional food service operation.

Licenses/Certifications Must be able to obtain ServSafe certification within the first 90 days.

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members. Clayton’s Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in-person and virtual workout classes, yoga / barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and a disc golf course.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Compensation Grade Pay Range

$21.69 - $27.11

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