Campus Dining Chef & Culinary Leader

Great Western Dining Service Inc.; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service, Inc at Allen Community College in Iola, KS is seeking a talented Chef. The Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing the preparation of high-quality, nutritious meals for college students, faculty, and staff.

The role includes menu development, food preparation, supervision of kitchen staff, ensuring food safety compliance, and contributing to an inclusive dining experience that supports a diverse campus community.

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
• Must possess a passion for excellence
• Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
• Purchasing, food storage and sanitation experience, P&L and financial reporting experience
• Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, inventory controls
• Strong leadership, coaching and training skills
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and POS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• SERV Safe or Department of Health certification a plus

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 a interim Food Service Director, you will be responsible for all activity in the account, and staff management.

Skills

Personnel management

Leadership

Multitasking

Food safety

Budgeting

P&L

Menu development

Communication

POS proficiency

HACCP

Quality mindset

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Great Western Dining Service, Inc at Allen Community College in Iola, KS is seeking a talented Chef. The Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing the preparation of high-quality, nutritious meals for college students, faculty, and staff.

The role includes menu development, food preparation, supervision of kitchen staff, ensuring food safety compliance, and contributing to an inclusive dining experience that supports a diverse campus community.