Chef, Cornell Dining

The Chef works in direct support of the area Operations or General Manager overseeing culinary operations for their assigned unit(s) which may include retail all-you-care-to-eat or catering business. This role is charged with developing and implementing a unique world-class high-volume food program and customer experience that serves approximately 2000 meals per day. The Chef must support and inspire a large culinary team and regularly demonstrate culinary best practices provide on-the-job coaching and feedback assess ongoing training needs and evaluate individual and team performance that promotes diversity and inclusive workplace behaviors. The Chef will provide regular oversight of menu planning food service quality control recipe adherence food safety and allergen procedures product ordering and inventory levels to ensure a strong financial contribution and efficiency to the operating budget ranging up to $1 million annually.

A successful Chef will:

• Be a highly self-motivated team player who remains flexible and customer service-oriented to respond appropriately to competing demands in a dynamic high-volume and time-sensitive environment.

• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a diverse population of students staff and community partners.

• Show a high level of professional judgment using excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize effectively.

• Establish a pattern of management to monitor and ensure food safety food quality and customer service standards as well as ensure a safe & welcoming environment for our staff.

• Develop and maintain strong and lasting relationships with our community partners guests clients and other work groups to advance organizational goals and outreach initiatives

• Demonstrate culinary excellence and creativity in their menu selection and ingredient adjustments to ensure great-tasting high-quality and cost-effective meal options

• Be actively involved with all staff and continually look to motivate develop and manage performance through regular hands-on training and daily feedback and coaching.

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of formal culinary training two years of college coursework work and/or an Associates degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Previous supervisory experience or experience in managing effective teams

• Technical/computer skills including experience with MS Word and Office productivity tools

• Working knowledge of appropriate food and health codes

• Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.

Must successfully complete Cornell Dinings Chef-level practical exam and a cooking demonstration which includes a series of culinary and managerial skills assessments designed to evaluate potential effectiveness in the role.

The position requires a varied work schedule including availability on nights weekends and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional professional or educational experience or culinary certification is advantageous especially in a collegiate or event-specific setting

• Previous experience in a collegiate setting is preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with managing in a collective bargaining/union environment and/or working with student or volunteer employees is also beneficial.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is located in Ithaca New York. The successful applicant will be expected to work on campus.

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