Chef
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06-06-2025
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-06-2025
Job Description
The cook/chef is responsible for planning organizing and participation in the preparation cooking and serving of a variety of foods for our lunch service as well as ensuring the dinner shift is prepared. This position will oversee all aspects of food production and menu development. The Chef is responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality safety and sanitation while delivering outstanding service to our diverse community.
Areas of Responsibility:
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assist in planning and executing creative and diverse food options that meet the dietary preferences and nutritional needs of our campus community.
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including food preparation cooking and inventory.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations as well as university policies and procedures.
- Train supervise and evaluate kitchen staff providing guidance and feedback to promote professional growth and development.
- Collaborate with the Director of Dining and Assistant Director to develop and manage budgets control costs and optimize food purchasing and inventory management processes.
- Foster a positive work environment based on teamwork respect and open communication.
- Stay updated on culinary trends industry best practices and nutritional guidelines and incorporate them into menu planning and food preparation techniques.
- Work closely with students staff and faculty to address dietary restrictions allergies and special event requirements.
Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques food safety standards and kitchen management principles.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities with a focus on efficiency and productivity.
- Creative flair and passion for culinary innovation with a commitment to delivering high-quality flavorful meals.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
- Proficiency in menu planning recipe development and cost control.
- Understanding of dietary restrictions food allergies and special dietary needs.
Working Conditions:
- May work long irregular hours that include weeknights weekends and holidays.
- Must stand for extended periods.
- Are often exposed to hot and cold temperatures.
- Occasionally work near contaminants and hazardous equipment.
- Often work in a noisy and distracting environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical demands of this position include repetitive movements bending twisting reaching overhead and carrying weighted materials up to 50 lbs. Must be able to handle control or feel objects tools or controls.
Education and Experience:
- Experience as a Chef or similar role in a high-volume food service environment preferably in a university or large-scale cafeteria setting.
- Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized culinary institution strongly preferred
- ServSafe certification or ability to attain
About the College: Founded in 1911 Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution the college launched its first bachelors degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly adding new programs and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today the colleges emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelors degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.
Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion sex age national or ethnic origin disability veteran status sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting hiring and promotion of faculty and staff members.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federalE-Verify program.
SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.
Employment Type
Full Time
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