Lead Campus Chef | Menu Innovator & Team Leader

Campus Auxiliary Services, SUNY Geneseo; Town of Geneseo (NY); In loco; USD 65.000 - 67.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive health and wellness

Retirement savings with employer match

Life/Disability Insurance

Generous paid time off

13 paid holidays

Complimentary dining on campus

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Campus Auxiliary Services at SUNY Geneseo is seeking a Head Chef to lead culinary operations across CAS restaurants, cafes, and catering on campus. You will design menus, write recipes, manage production, and ensure high-quality service.

You will oversee staffing, training, and supervision, while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, budgets, and standards. The role requires flexibility to move between dining areas as needed and a strong commitment to teamwork and customer experience.

Competenze

• Two-year degree specializing in culinary services, food service or equivalent education/experience.
• Chef experience in a large-scale dining venue with knowledge of cooking techniques and ingredients.
• Equivalency of education and experience acceptable.
• ServSafe certification preferred for food safety knowledge.

Mansioni

• Direct culinary operations including cooking, menu creation, and production.
• Maintain daily production levels and output.
• Plan diverse menus and manage food orders within budget.
• Control food costs through waste reduction and vendor relations.
• Train employees in proper food prep and presentation.
• Monitor quality and ensure compliance with nutrition and sanitation standards.
• Enforce gluten-free and allergen policies in collaboration with nutritionist and students.
• Ensure compliance with NYS and local health, OSHA, and other regulations.
• Maintain stock levels and request supplies as needed.
• Provide friendly, professional service and engage with customers.
• Assist in dining unit operations and staffing as scheduled.
• Supervise food prep, service, and cleanup.
• Assist with hiring, discipline, and performance reviews.
• Maintain professional conduct with staff and customers.
• Coordinate with internal departments and vendors; participate in management meetings.
• Communicate meal plan design, pricing, services, menus, and hours/locations.
• Participate in committees and student group meetings.
• Meet with food service managers to share information and visit dining areas.
• Develop food service policies and quality standards.
• Coordinate catered arrangements when applicable.
• Other duties as needed to reach goals.

Conoscenze

Strong culinary skills

Menu creation & recipe writing

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Leadership

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Email,

POS systems

Budget & cost control

Problem solving

Customer service

Formazione

Two-year culinary degree or equivalent

Chef experience in large-scale dining

Equivalent education/experience

ServSafe certification preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Campus Auxiliary Services at SUNY Geneseo is seeking a Head Chef to lead culinary operations across CAS restaurants, cafes, and catering on campus. You will design menus, write recipes, manage production, and ensure high-quality service.

You will oversee staffing, training, and supervision, while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, budgets, and standards. The role requires flexibility to move between dining areas as needed and a strong commitment to teamwork and customer experience.