Campus Kitchen Lead Chef & Menu Innovator

Great Western Dining Service, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing training and professional development

Accelerated career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. is looking for a talented Chef at Newman University. The Chef will be responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing high-quality meals for students and staff, while ensuring food safety compliance and contributing to an inclusive dining experience.

This role requires a degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience, strong leadership, and multitasking abilities. The position offers competitive benefits, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in personnel management.
• Self-starter, innovative and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and oversee the preparation of high-quality meals.
• Manage back-of-the-house operations for the food service department.
• Maintain food cost while ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Personnel management

Leadership and coaching

Knowledge of HACCP

P&L and financial reporting

Proficient in Microsoft Office and POS

Strong verbal and written communication

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. is looking for a talented Chef at Newman University. The Chef will be responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing high-quality meals for students and staff, while ensuring food safety compliance and contributing to an inclusive dining experience.

This role requires a degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience, strong leadership, and multitasking abilities. The position offers competitive benefits, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career advancement.