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Chef

American Food & Vending
Jefferson, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
Pay: - Pay varies by location

Summary: A Chef at American Dining Creations plays a pivotal role in creating exceptional culinary experiences while maintaining a professional atmosphere suited to business dining. This position demands culinary artistry combined with effective kitchen management skills to ensure the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service. The Chef is responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute menus: Breakfast, Lunch, Catering, Special Events, Concessions: modify based on food trends, costs, patron requests, and seasonal availability.
  • Weekly inventory, knowledge of on-line purchasing, cost control and catering systems.
  • Minimize food waste through effective planning and storage techniques.
  • Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and hygiene regulations within the kitchen environment.
  • Hiring employees, staff development, managing work schedules and labor costs.
  • Superior customer service skills are required; will interact daily with our guests and clients.
  • May assist with special corporate projects or events.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Culinary Degree from an accredited university, college, or culinary association preferred.
  • 5 years' experience in a similar culinary position in Retail, Education, Business Dining, Sports Arena, or Hotel industry.
  • Solid knowledge with Microsoft Office; Catering systems experiences preferred.
  • Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and enthusiastically in a fast- paced environment, high volume service and enjoy daily customer contact.
  • Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
  • Ability to travel if needed to assist with company events and needs.

About Us

Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.

Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.

Our Mission

To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.

Our Vision

To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.

Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.

Family – Treat people as family.

Integrity – Do the right thing.

Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.

Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.

Teamwork – Win together.

American Dining Creations Offers

  • Weekly pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts
  • Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided
  • Learning and Advancement opportunities

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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