Executive Chef (Siena University)

AVI Foodsystems; City of Cohoes (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life 보험

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems seeks an energetic Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at Siena University. You will create innovative menus, set standards, and supervise production, while guiding a skilled team to deliver exceptional food and service.

The role emphasizes menu creativity, staff development, inventory management, and strict adherence to safety and sanitation practices within a university dining environment.

Qualifications

• Executive Chef with proven ability to lead a busy kitchen.
• Culinary certification preferred for advanced menus.
• Experience ordering and monitoring food and supplies.
• Strong creativity to develop innovative dishes.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to build a talented, consistent staff.

Responsibilities

• Create unique and innovative menus for Siena University.
• Develop and implement culinary standards and procedures.
• Oversee all production of food and staffing.
• Hire, orient and train team members to ensure quality.
• Plan production schedules and labor costs.
• Monitor inventory, ordering and vendor policies.
• Control food waste and monitor loss prevention.

Skills

Executive chef experience

Menu development

Budgeting and cost control

Staff leadership

Inventory and purchasing

Food safety and sanitation

Customer service excellence

Creativity and innovation

Education

Culinary certification preferred

Tools

Food cost analysis tools

Vendor management systems

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the position of Executive Chef at Siena University.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create unique and innovative menus
• Develop and implement culinary standards, guidelines and procedures
• Oversee all production of food
• Hire, orient and train team members to ensure that the highest standards of quality are met
• Create and manage production team member schedules
• Order food, kitchen supplies and equipment in accordance with company vendor policies
• Conduct regular physical inventory of food and non-food items
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft
• Project annual food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results
• Plan and supervise special events
• Handle any food preparation issues (i.e. food shortages, excesses, outdated products, poor quality) by taking action to correct problems

Requirements:

• Executive Chef experience managing a busy kitchen
• Culinary certification preferred
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies
• Creativity and passion to help our team produce innovative dishes
• A passion towards safety and sanitation
• Ability to create a talented staff to provide consistency in all food and service functions
• Professional appearance
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service

Benefits:
AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE