Chef, Assistant Director Culinary Operations

Job Description:

• Oversees culinary onboarding and communicates culinary standards to staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Provides performance feedback to dining center management and culinary leadership.
• Leads menu management processes to update, modify, or create recipes in collaboration with culinary leadership. Analyzes historical service data to forecast product needs and manage ordering. Oversees receiving, storage, and labeling of ingredients, monitors inventory levels, and establishes production schedules for kitchen and venue food preparation.
• Oversees food preparation, food temperature control, food presentation, and overall customer experience to achieve maximum satisfaction of students and guests at the University.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and University regulations related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental standards. Plans and provides appropriate services during emergencies or special situations and responds to institutional needs as an essential service.
• Assesses needs and initiates maintenance or other appropriate actions, to achieve the upkeep of facilities and equipment.
• Participates in professional development and continuing education to enhance culinary methods and skills. Mentors sous chefs and culinary team members to support their professional growth.
• Develops recipes and ensures proper use of weights, volumes, and accurate scaling to maintain consistency and quality standards.
• Participates in menu committee, planning for special events, conferences, and demonstrations.
• Supports operations in other locations on an as-needed basis.

Short Job Description:

• Associate's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years' relevant experience.
• Experience leading culinary teams, training culinary staff, working collaboratively with culinary team members.
• Serve-Safe Manager certified, Serve-Safe Allergen certified or equivalent or able to obtain within one year.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.