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Hospitality / Events / Janitorial

March 04, 2026

Corporate Chef


Type

Direct Hire

Location

Texas City, TX

Job ID

64520


Meador an Openwork Company is currently engaged in a search to find a DIRECT HIRE Corporate Chef in the Texas City area that is eager to work. The Corporate Chef will be responsible for planning and preparing weekly menu and purchasing food for breakfast, lunch, and special events for the corporate office. This role manages menu execution within a strict per person per day budget, ensures food safety compliance, and maintains kitchen cleanliness and inventory control.

 As a Corporate Chef you’ll be responsible for:
  • Prepare and serve daily lunch for 80–100 employees.
  • Execute a rotating weekly menu with balanced nutrition (protein, starch, vegetable).
  • Ensure portion control to maintain budget compliance.
  • Accommodate common dietary restrictions when feasible.
  • Minimize food waste through forecasting and batch cooking.
  • Sets-up and serves lunch for outside visitors and contractors
  • Occasionally serves/plates from corporate and global guests and visitors to the site
  • Sets-up and cook for special events at terminal
  • Purchase food from vendors cost-effectively using bulk purchasing and seasonal products.
  • Track daily food spend and maintain weekly cost reports.
  • Restocks the kitchen and breakroom daily with drinks and snacks
  • Manage inventory, storage, and FIFO rotation.
  • Maintain required food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe).
  • Ensure compliance with all local health and sanitation regulations.
  • Monitor food temperatures and safe handling procedures.
  • Maintain sanitation logs and cleaning schedules.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and serving area.
  • Coordinate food preparation timelines to ensure on-time service.
  • Manage kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs

What you’ll need:
Minimum 5 years' experience in high-volume cooking (cafeteria, catering, or industrial kitchen).
Strong understanding of food cost control.

Perks:
  • $55K-$65K annual salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401K $1 for $1 up to 4% match + 5.5% additional input into your 401K
  • Paid holidays and 80 hours of vacation

Schedule:
Monday – Friday schedule with early preparation hours (typically 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; adjustable)

Click on Apply Now to be considered for this Corporate Chef  job in Texas City or visit our website www.openwork.com to search for other opportunities that are currently available. Please contact the lead recruiter, Lauren Treadaway, at ltreadaway@meador.com with any questions

About Meador Staffing:
Meador Staffing is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes Openwork, Openwork Health, and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us to say hello and start building your future, together.
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