Executive Chef II - Campus Dining Leader & Menu Innovator

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Sick Time

On-Campus Parking

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Executive Chef II at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN. You will lead culinary programs, spearhead menu development, and supervise budgeting and food costing while ensuring client satisfaction.

This role offers opportunities to train and grow teams, maintain high standards of food quality and safety, and play a key part in delivering outstanding dining experiences on campus.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high-volume, hands-on foodservice operations.
• Must be experienced with computers.
• ServSafe Certified.
• A.S. degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Complete and apply daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
• Supervise and mentor chefs, cooks, and other team members on food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation practices.
• Ensure the implementation of culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality.
• Lead inventory of food and non-food supplies, maintaining compliance with established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available when needed.
• Enforce federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
• Forecast annual food and labor costs and supervise actual financial results.
• Foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving happiness and retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Computer literacy

Education

A.S. degree or equivalent experience

ServSafe Certified

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Executive Chef II at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN. You will lead culinary programs, spearhead menu development, and supervise budgeting and food costing while ensuring client satisfaction.

This role offers opportunities to train and grow teams, maintain high standards of food quality and safety, and play a key part in delivering outstanding dining experiences on campus.