Chef de Cuisine — High-Volume Campus Dining Leader

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 73,800 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

A prominent science and engineering institute is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to manage kitchen operations while directing Sous Chefs and Cooks. The successful candidate will lead menu creation based on various factors and ensure staff training and production quality. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, leadership skills, and strong knowledge of food safety. The position offers an annual salary range of $73.8K to $93.5K, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and team building.
• Servsafe certification or ability to obtain it.
• Physical ability to stand long periods and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Sous Chefs and Cooks in kitchen.
• Lead menu creation and implementation based on feedback.
• Ensure proper training and production quality.
• Cultivate a positive workplace and engage with students.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership ability

Team building

Knowledge of sanitation standards

Food safety practices

Ingredient substitutions

Job description

A prominent science and engineering institute is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to manage kitchen operations while directing Sous Chefs and Cooks. The successful candidate will lead menu creation based on various factors and ensure staff training and production quality. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, leadership skills, and strong knowledge of food safety. The position offers an annual salary range of $73.8K to $93.5K, along with comprehensive benefits.