Chef de Cuisine

Job ID: 290093

Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Armstrong - Galley

Job Summary

Serve as second-in-command to Executive Chef. Administer operations of kitchen to ensure quality presentation of food served. Meet standards established by Director of Culinary Operations for optimal production results.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef to ensure proper training of culinary team members
• Work with General Manager on scheduling culinary teams
• Make decisions on menu choices and new recipes
• Advise Sous Chef on food preparation and inspection
• Ensure all sanitation practices are being performed and executed on a daily basis

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• Five (5) or more years of related work experience OR two (2) or more years of related work experience with an Associate's degree or two years of post-secondary education Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent vocational/technical training
• ACF Certified culinarian or higher Culinary degree

Proposed Salary

$20.71 - $22.49 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to understand the use of food service equipment
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to prepare food according to health and safety requirements

Knowledge

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Understanding of portion control
• Knowledge of safe food handling technique and tools
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques such as sauteing, broiling, frying, grilling, seasoning methods, and portion control

Skills

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on September 12, 2025.