Lead Cook — Campus Dining Leader & Kitchen Supervisor

Adventist Education; Keene, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, TX seeks a Lead Cook to oversee daily culinary operations, lead cooks and student staff, and ensure meals align with approved menus and service schedules.

The role emphasizes food safety, high-volume production, and collaboration with the Director of Food Services to meet dining objectives and campus events. Experience in institutional dining and ServSafe credentials are valued, with flexible hours to support campus needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a commitment to Jesus Christ and Seventh-day Adventist Church values.
• Minimum of two years of commercial, institutional, or high-volume food-service experience.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and coordinate multiple items within service times.
• Current Food Handler certification or ability to obtain certification within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned meal-period production and coordinate workflow among kitchen and student staff.
• Prepare and present menu items according to approved recipes and service schedules.
• Assign daily tasks, communicate priorities, monitor work, and provide on-the-job guidance.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, and portioning throughout production and service.
• Follow and reinforce food safety, sanitation, allergen, storage, labeling, and cross-contamination procedures.
• Complete required production, temperature, cooling, and waste documentation.
• Support food preparation and service for regular dining, catering, and University events.
• Maintain organized, safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Support food and labor cost control through proper portions and waste reduction.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-item coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, TX seeks a Lead Cook to oversee daily culinary operations, lead cooks and student staff, and ensure meals align with approved menus and service schedules.

The role emphasizes food safety, high-volume production, and collaboration with the Director of Food Services to meet dining objectives and campus events. Experience in institutional dining and ServSafe credentials are valued, with flexible hours to support campus needs.