Culinary Service Chef

Culinary Service Chef

Job ID: 297665
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department Information

Dining Commons

Job Summary

The Culinary Service Chef plays a critical leadership role in bridging the gap between the kitchen and the guest experience. This position is responsible for ensuring seamless coordination between front-of-house and back-of-house operations, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation, and delivering a consistently exceptional dining experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and is passionate about developing teams, upholding standards, and fostering a positive, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily serving station kitchen operations in a high-energy, guest-focused environment, ensuring smooth prep, cooking, plating, and overall flow
• Inspire, coach, and develop front-of-house team members while fostering a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture
• Uphold high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and food safety through regular line checks and strong execution practices
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient serving station kitchens that consistently deliver a great dining experience to guests
• Manage inventory, control waste, and support cost-effective ordering and budgeting practices to drive operational efficiency
• Promote a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and workplace standards

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree and (4) years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED with (5) years of related experience

Other Required Qualifications
Ability to obtain Manager Serve Safe Manager Certification within 30 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Experience
Four (4) years

Proposed Salary

$20.71 - $25.00 per hour

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

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• 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 work independently and collaboratively

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

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

Apply Before Date

May 26, 2026

Application review may begin as early as April 28, 2026.