Executive Chef: Menu Architect & Kitchen Leader

Paycom; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GHC Kitchen in Washington State University - Pullman, WA seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary activities for the GHC Kitchen. You will direct staff, plan menus, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction with consistent communication to management.

The role requires 2-3 years as Lead Sous or Executive Chef and/or culinary degree, with a minimum 40–45 hour work week and extensive kitchen oversight. Health and safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years Lead Sous or Executive Chef experience and/or culinary degree preferred.
• Plans and directs food preparation and culinary activities.
• Develops recipes and portion specifications in accordance with standards and budgetary constraints.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs food preparation and culinary activities.
• Modifies menus or creates new ones that meet quality standards.
• Assists in recruiting and managing kitchen staff.
• Manages employee Scheduling and hours.
• Ensures kitchen cleanliness and sanitation per standards.

Skills

Coordination

Monitoring

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Lead Sous/Executive Chef experience

Tools

Blenders

Broilers

Convection ovens

Cutlery

Deep fryers

Mandolin slicers

Job description

GHC Kitchen in Washington State University - Pullman, WA seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary activities for the GHC Kitchen. You will direct staff, plan menus, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction with consistent communication to management.

The role requires 2-3 years as Lead Sous or Executive Chef and/or culinary degree, with a minimum 40–45 hour work week and extensive kitchen oversight. Health and safety standards apply.