Campus Dining Chef & Innovation Leader

Great Western Dining Service, Inc.; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. at Allen Community College in Iola, KS is seeking a talented Chef responsible for planning, preparing, and supervising high-quality meals for students, faculty, and staff.

You will develop menus, lead kitchen staff, ensure food safety, and contribute to an inclusive campus dining experience. You will oversee back-of-house operations, maintain a culinary program, and handle financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts 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.
• Knowledge of HACCP controls and 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.
• 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.
• 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 including hiring, coaching, counseling, training and development.
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Interim Food Service Director duties include overall account activity and staff management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Budgeting

P&L experience

Multitasking

Team motivation

Infection control

Inventory controls

Coaching

Microsoft Office & POS

Safety & sanitation

Integrity & ethics

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS

Job description

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. at Allen Community College in Iola, KS is seeking a talented Chef responsible for planning, preparing, and supervising high-quality meals for students, faculty, and staff.

You will develop menus, lead kitchen staff, ensure food safety, and contribute to an inclusive campus dining experience. You will oversee back-of-house operations, maintain a culinary program, and handle financial reporting.