Campus Chef & Food Service Director – Flexible Schedule

Great Western Dining Service Inc.; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Accelerated career advancement

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service Inc. at Moberly Area Community College in Moberly, MO is seeking a talented Chef to plan, prepare, and oversee meals for students, faculty and staff.

The role includes menu development, staff supervision, and ensuring food safety compliance to support an inclusive campus dining experience. The Chef will oversee back-of-house operations, maintain a quality culinary program, and handle financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in personnel management.
• Self-starter, innovative and ability to multitask.
• Maintains a positive attitude under pressure and ability to motivate a team.
• Knowledge of HACCP controls and safe food handling principles.
• P&L and financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards.
• Participates in employee meetings and training programs.
• Conducts safety, sanitation and maintenance programs.
• Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards.
• Maintains an active role in managing team developments.
• Personnel management to include hiring, coaching, counseling, training and developing.
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
• When acting as an interim Food Service Director, you will be responsible for all activity in the account, and staff management.

Skills

Personnel management

Leadership

Multitasking

Food safety HACCP

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Great Western Dining Service Inc. at Moberly Area Community College in Moberly, MO is seeking a talented Chef to plan, prepare, and oversee meals for students, faculty and staff.

The role includes menu development, staff supervision, and ensuring food safety compliance to support an inclusive campus dining experience. The Chef will oversee back-of-house operations, maintain a quality culinary program, and handle financial reporting.