Chef de Cuisine

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding assistance

Paid time off

Medical, vision, dental

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan 10%

EcoPass for RTD rides

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

CU Boulder’s Campus Dining Services is accepting applications for a Chef de Cuisine. This leadership role oversees menu development, kitchen operations, staffing, scheduling, hiring, and training across multiple restaurant concepts under the Executive Culinary Team.

The position requires strong cost awareness, food safety certification, and the ability to manage procurement, budgets, and labor to meet fiscal targets. Equal opportunity employer; diverse applicants encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State Food Safety certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement menus for assigned restaurant areas.
• Lead daily production and supervise staff workflow.
• Train staff on menu standards, production, and safety practices.
• Place orders and manage procurement aligned with cost controls.
• Ensure allergen labeling and food safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

CU Boulder's Campus Dining Services team is now acceptingapplications for a Chef de Cuisine! This is a culinary leadership role responsible for creating fresh,high-quality and on-trend menus for multiple restaurant areas aswell as define operational standards and procedures for differentrestaurant concepts, staff, scheduling, hiring and training underthe general supervision of the Executive Culinary Team. At thisleadership level, the Chef de Cuisine is also expected tounderstand sourcing, procurement, food costs, pricing, labor costsand overall operational assessment to ensure that fiscal andoperational feasibility are in line with the parameters set by theAssociate Director of Culinary and Sr. Executive Chef.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

The Divisionof Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide studentsupport and services dedicated to helping students becomesuccessful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CUBoulder.

At CU Boulder, dining is more than just a meal—it’s an experience.Our award-winning dining venues serve fresh, sustainable, andinnovative cuisine crafted by a passionate team dedicated to yourwell-being.

Every year, we proudly serve over 3 million meals, fueling healthybodies and minds with options that are as delicious as they arenutritious. From community-building events to hands-on foodeducation, we’re here to help Buffs build lifelong habits for ahealthier future.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Kitchen Prep, Production and Service:

• Assists in design and implementation of menus in assignedarea.
• Fulfills hands-on production of daily menus as assigned.
• Directs work flow of staff and production in assignedarea.
• Monitors and reports on ingredient initiatives set by CDHLeadership.
• Tests and evaluates new food products and recipes as assignedby CDH leadership
• Provides hands-on training of staff members, includingstudents, on menu standards, production, equipment use and standardprocesses to streamline schedules and create efficiency.
• Places orders and receives products.
• Supports the development and implementation of qualitystandards of allergen-free goods aligning with Dining's allergenknowledge and labeling program.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensures food security in all areas of operation.
• Ensures CDH operations perform efficiently and effectively,meeting all quality, production, safety, and sustainabilitystandards.
• Ensures food production meets/exceeds all state and local foodcode standards, as well as internal food safety standards.
• Trains staff and monitors and evaluates food safety andsanitation practices to ensure staff compliance and standards asdefined by CDH and other regulatory agencies.
• Instructs staff on scheduled cleaning of operational areas,including equipment, facilities, storage, and receiving areas.
• Audits allergen labeling practices in assigned restaurant/unitand takes corrective action.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal andexternal customers.
• Audits Procurant food safety solutions weekly reporting.
• Resolves production issues.

Personnel and Administrative:

• Conducts performance plans for staff, holds others accountablewith progressive coaching practices
• Empowers others to make decisions in areas within their span ofcontrol, and participates in measures to increase employeeengagement and empowerment
• Ensures all Student life and Campus HR processes are followedincluding but not limited to injury reporting, staff leaverequests, timekeeping, and assists staff members in navigatingthese processes as needed
• Is responsible for and participates in any health inspectionaudits, including annual County Health inspections.
• Ensures safe/injury-free work environment.
• Responsible for all assigned duties in CBORD Food Servicesoftware.
• Serves on the food safety response team and responds to allfood safety emergencies as appropriate to the work assignment.
• Displays and demonstrates excellent communication skills.

What We Can Offer

• The annual salary for this position is $57,720.
• Onboarding assistance is available within Student Life divisionguidelines.
• Our outstanding benefits include:
• Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, and 11holidays per year.
• Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
• EcoPass for free RTD rides.
• Opportunity for career growth within the division of studentlife and the CU Boulder campus!

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one ofForbes' America's BestLarge Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Coloradoand #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks andprograms through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be impactful. Be unique. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education andexperience may substitute.
• State Food Safety certified and/or certificate appropriate forthe position level or the ability to obtain State Food Safetycertification or certificate appropriate to position level within 6months of hire.
• Must possess appropriate State Food Safety certification orcertificate appropriate to position level for the duration ofemployment with CDH.

What You Will Need

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven and inclusiveenvironment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolutionskills.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Previous experience in high volume, production food industryexperience.

Essential Services

This position is designated “essential/critical services.” Theincumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campusemergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural orman-made event) and report to work for regularly assigned shiftsduring emergency campus closures.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]