University Executive Chef
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Job Description
Job Title:
University Executive Chef
Kent Campus - Kent OH
Salary:
$76018 - $80000
Basic Function:
Provides leadership for the culinary vision of the universitydining program catering and including the regional campus system. Provides direction and standards for a comprehensive menu program budget management and inventory control accountability. Makes recommendations regarding food service operations. Responsible for culinary training special functions food quality safety sanitation and supervision of culinary staff. Serve on the University Culinary Services (UCS)leadership team and reports to the Senior Director University Culinary Services or designated supervisor.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:
Provide oversight of the planning reviewing and coordinating of menu execution. Plan and execute culturally relevant and global food items trends recipes food presentation and portion specifications with input from key stakeholders.
Plan coordinate and oversee projects in conjunction with appropriate university departments and contracted external firms to meet goals of the master plan. This includes leading supporting and ensuring UCS partnerships support sustainability and product enhancements.
Collaborate with vendors and communicate pricing and products to culinary purchasing inventory quality and quantity of supplies. Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste. Maintain and update master vendor shopping lists. Direct and administer the menu management system including implementation training software updates and recipe data.
Manage the planning scheduling and supervision of work in assigned areas for assignment distribution and adequate staffing of facilities. Provide direct supervison of unclassified employees.
Plan and conduct meetings with staff to ensure compliance with policies and practices keeping employees updated on current changes and standards. Develop and implement hands-on training.
Maintain and administer standards and consistency for food production. This includes food handling cooking housekeeping sanitation safety and employee hygiene in compliance with procedures and health guidelines. Update and maintain protocols and procedures in line with evolving standards including equipment cleaning schedules storage and work areas.
Oversee activities relating to catering and culinary special events including culinary instruction and the demonstration of techniques at designated events.
Ensure food production quality standards are met and amounts are sufficient to meet expected needs; work with dietitians and nutritionists to develop a variety of meal programs to provide healthy choices to the diverse campus population including vegan meals and allergen friendly foods.
Manage budgetary decisions related to the efficient running of operations in UCS. Develop budgetary recommendations based on fiscal requirements; compliance with established budget and take appropriate action to eliminate budget variances.
Collaborate with external and internal partners including Intercollegiate Athletics CARES Center University Housing and external businesses with partnership agreements.
May attend and present at industry conferences and serve on industry committees.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:
Associates degree in culinary arts hospitality or closely related field and a minimum of seven years of management experience in a commercial or university food service operation. Must have experience operating retail residential or catering operations.
OR
Bachelors degree in culinary arts hospitality or closely related field. Minimum of five years of management experience in a commercial or university food service operation. Must have experience operating retail residential or catering operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
License/Certification:
Ohio Department of Health Level Two certification in Food Protection (if not from Ohio it must be obtained within six months of employment).
Knowledge Of:
Culinary equipment and techniques
Budgeting and food inventory control
Retail residential catering operations
Skill In:
Strategic planning
Supervising others
Written verbal and interpersonal communication *
Developing and facilitating staff development
Budget management
Recipe and menu writing
Culinary techniques
Ability To:
Work collaboratively with students families faculty and staff at all levels in a complex and diverse environment
Provide leadership and direction to others
Communicate clearly and work effectively in an environment characterized by change
Respond calmly and quickly to challenging situations
Work independently and as part of a team
Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments
Adhere to deadlines
Stay active and current in the food service field
Ensure prompt and efficient preparation of foods to meet menu requirements
Work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:
Several years of progressively responsible experience in a higher education dining environment.
Experience managing multi-units.
Experience operating retail residential and catering operations.
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
None.
Working Schedule:
Must be able to work nontraditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
Additional Information:
Must pass a security check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Disclaimer:
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
