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Job Location: Topeka
Other Potential Locations: Topeka, KS
Anticipated Start Date: 02/27/2023
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $48,700 - $74,500

Who we are and what we do

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.

What we believe

At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:

be treated with dignity and respect.
have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

-BNSF

SAFETY:

At BNSF, Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, our employees are committed to approach one another about safety, which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations, safety rules & policies, as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to exposure. Such work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

BNSF Business Car Chefs work all back of house positions, supervise a team of two Attendants, plus interact directly with guests during the planning process and while traveling on our private passenger car fleet. Duties include, but not limited to, employee evaluations, cooking for guests, and function planning.

A BNSF Executive Chef II is responsible for planning and executing functions aboard our private business cars. Staff is separated into three teams with each Chef having two Front of the House (FoH) team members who report directly to that person. Responsibilities include:

Professional guidance of direct reports
Safety of guest(s) and staff
Work with trip sponsors in obtaining needed information, menu approvals, and building a playbook for the team to use
Pre-order supplies to be delivered from approved vendors
Pull from commissary or purchase items needed for function/functions
Load supplies onto the business cars
Direct and assist staff in function planning, pull-sheet creation, stocking, car upkeep, and post trip responsibilities.
Coordinate with and report to Manager of Business Car Operations
Prepare meals and other food related items for crew and guest
Clean kitchen and equipment
Keep consistent records of refrigerator and freezer temps
Assist with scheduling of staff, exempt and temporary labor
Ensure that inventories (commissary and on-car) are accurate and complete
Clean and organize commissary
Complete post trip paperwork and expense accounts (using Word and Excel)
Attend training and seminars to enhance job and communication skills. Manager will set a portion of training and each employee is encouraged to seek out additional training to enhance their strengths and build on qualities needing improvement.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess strong cooking and leadership skills with a creative approach to both
Comfortable working with people
Able to speak in large or small group situations

Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in the hospitality industry with a CEC level certification along with a degree in Hospitality Management
Experience in multiple cooking techniques and fine dining along with FoH and BoH Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:

May be offered based on business need

TRAVEL:

This position requires extensive travel 70% to 80% of work time is spent traveling, spending 10+ days away from home, living on a crew car with other staff members

BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401(k) Plan
Railroad Retirement
Life Insurance
Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

Criminal history
Last 7 years of driving history
Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
Social Security number
Education

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

Medical evaluation
Drug Screen
Other elements as needed

DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:

BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic .

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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