Executive Chef

LS Solutions; Orwigsburg (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions is seeking a Campus Chef to lead daily culinary operations for a campus dining community. You will design seasonal menus, oversee high-volume meal production, and mentor kitchen staff to maintain excellence in service.

Responsibilities include managing food costs, ensuring strict food safety, and partnering with campus partners to enhance dining experiences while fostering an inclusive, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading daily kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to manage inventory, ordering, and costs.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal, student-focused menus aligned with hospitality and quality standards.
• Oversee high-volume meal preparation and production to ensure consistent, timely service.
• Supervise, train, and support kitchen staff to maintain performance and team readiness.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and food costs to meet budget and waste-reduction goals.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and compliance with health requirements.
• Partner with campus stakeholders to support special events and enhance dining experiences.
• Continuously improve menu offerings and service quality to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

High-volume production

Food safety

Inventory & cost control

Team leadership

Job description

Campus Chef responsible for leading daily culinary operations for a campus dining community.

Key Responsibilities

• Design seasonal, student-focused menus aligned with hospitality and quality standards.
• Oversee high-volume meal preparation and production to ensure consistent, timely service.
• Supervise, train, and support kitchen staff to maintain performance and team readiness.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and food costs to meet budget and waste-reduction goals.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and compliance with health requirements.
• Partner with campus stakeholders to support special events and enhance dining experiences.
• Continuously improve menu offerings and service quality to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong culinary leadership with experience managing kitchen operations.
• Ability to plan menus and lead high-volume production.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and sanitation standards.
• Proficiency in inventory, ordering, and cost control.
• Leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
• Excellent collaboration and customer-focused communication.