Titus Creek Bistro Chef

Walla Walla Community College Salary: $68,898.00 - $77,952.00 Annually Job Type: Job Number: [contact details available in the full listing] Location: Walla Walla, WA Department: BUSINESS SERVICES Closing: Continuous Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. Description Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for the Titus Creek Bistro Chef position at the Walla Walla campus. At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability. In accordance with the AFT-WWPS Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 15.5, qualified internal applicants will receive priority consideration on applications received by November 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST . If no qualified internal applicant is selected, complete applications from external candidates received by November 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST will be reviewed and considered. External applicants are encouraged to apply and should submit a complete application by this date to ensure full consideration. This position will remain open and accepting applications until filled. General Description: The Titus Creek Bistro seeks a passionate candidate for the Titus Creek Bistro Chef position. The candidate must possess a keen display of professionalism, a positive attitude and have a passion towards taking ownership in this position. The Bistro Chef will collaborate as needed with the Culinary Arts Program Faculty. The Bistro Chef must have a thorough knowledge of food service operations. The position is a hands-on role which involves competency in a wide variety of areas. Responsibilities will include supervision of kitchen-related operations, menu development, financial oversight for food service operations including purchasing and receiving, inventory control, food preparations and service formats for both food and beverages and customer care. The Bistro Chef will provide an optimal level of leadership and guidance to students and staff while meeting customer expectations, food safety and hygiene standards, and financial targets in support of the mission and goals of the college. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Administrative Services. Essential Functions: Responsible for the day-to-day operations of WWCC dining services, including sales, purchasing, receiving, storage and quality maintenance of inventory and customer care. Manage the daily food service piece of the Titus Creek Bistro through menu development, product procurement, menu execution, staffing, and budget control. Offer nutritiously balanced, healthy menu items. Pay attention to dietary restrictions when developing the menu. Provide excellent customer service to encourage repeat business. Management of budgets and food cost operating margins, maintain efficient operation of all college food service facilities. Ensure safety and HACCP sanitation procedures are followed through the flow of food from receipt to service Interview, screen and hire part-time personnel as budgeted and required by the operation. Budget for and schedule paid staff hours and assign duties. Be fiscally responsible by developing, maintaining, and revising menu and pricing to maintain profitability. Work with Business Services and the Administration to develop subsidized menu offerings pertaining to students and related food insecurities. Schedule, train and supervise part-time and student staff. Monitor the quality of the product and service provided. Maintain stock levels and order new supplies as required. Organize, prepare and execute internal catering events Coordinate menu production and product utilization with the Warrior Marketplace and program instruction to reduce food costs and increase a return on investment. As requested by the Culinary Arts Faculty, support the instructional program. Competencies Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to work as a team member. Ability to communicate in a professional manner with individuals and groups clearly, effectively, and efficiently within and outside of the organization. Possess the ability to execute events of 150+ persons providing timely execution of food production and preparation. Basic understanding of computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Recognize and support the value of cultural, ethnic, gender and other individual diversities. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: This position is responsible for oversight, hiring and supervision of food service staff. This position has budget authority. Required Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college. Culinary Arts Degree Three to five years progressively responsible food service experience Two years in a management/supervisory role Experience with fiscal oversight Customer service experience Valid Driver's License Washington State Food Handlers Permit Preferred Qualifications ServSafe Certification Bilingual English/Spanish You don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. Conditions/Terms of Employment This position is in a bargaining unit for which AFT is the exclusive representative. This is a full-time, overtime eligible professional position. Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Official college transcripts required at time of hire. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. The college is a tobacco free institution. Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in a kitchen environment. The demands of this position require the ability to: lift up to 60 pounds with the use of hand trucks, dollies, and other aids; to stand on your feet for extended periods of time; and to work a flexible schedule. This contract position work schedule will typically be Monday through Friday 8-hours each day. During the summer, work schedule is Monday through Thursday 10-hours each day. Compensation: Annual salary range for initial placement based on the represented exempt salary schedule is PR04, Step A-F: $68,898 - $77,952, with scheduled salary increment increases every 12 months until you reach the top of the scale. The college has an excellent benefit program including paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). All administrative exempt staff set aside 1% of their gross salary in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) (VEBA). All exempt employees are required to participate in this program. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary. Required Application Materials This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by November 6, 2026 (for internal applications), and November 29, 2026 (for external applications), at 11:59 PM PST. To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: Online NEOGOV application. Cover letter Provide a cover letter detailing your interest in this position. Please describe any professional experience, training, or educational background that makes you an ideal candidate. Resume Names and contact information for three professional references Answers to three (3) supplemental questions Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date. Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application. If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at [contact details available in the full listing] or email them directly at [contact details available in the full listing] . WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion. Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at [contact details available in the full listing] - TDD [contact details available in the full listing], email [contact details available in the full listing] , address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362. To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wwcc/jobs/5536409/titus-creek-bistro-chef je-bb18e1e33b6b4f4ab602f941232f480e Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency