Residential Dining Chef

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking a Residential Dining Chef at the Kent Campus in Kent, OH. The role manages culinary operations in residential dining facilities serving about 7,200 meals daily, supervises staff, and ensures high-quality food and compliance with health standards.

The position requires an Associate's degree in Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or a culinary institute credential plus four years of culinary experience (six years acceptable).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or relevant field OR degree from a recognized culinary institute.
• Four years progressively responsible culinary experience in a catering or food service operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary needs at Kent Campus locations; provide and ensure proper food quality.
• Supervise assigned area personnel to include hiring, training, scheduling; develop and conduct training programs; monitor and evaluate employee performance.
• Manage and control inventory; order products, supplies, and equipment as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, safety, and sanitation laws and regulations; monitor food preparation procedures.
• Develop and implement production standards; ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop, plan and cost menus that fit within fiscal budget; develop new recipes and concepts for standard cycles, special events and themed meals.
• Work collaboratively with campus Culinary Services managers, Senior Managers, RD & unit chefs, supervisors, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Written and interpersonalcommunication

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree in Management or related field

Job description

Job Title:

Residential Dining Chef

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$53,015 - $62,408

Basic Function:

To manage culinary meals in residential dining facilities on Kent Campus. Residential dining encompasses two location feeding approximately 7,200 meals daily. Reports to Campus Executive Chef, or designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function - if applicable:

Not applicable.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Manage culinary needs at Kent Campus locations; provide and ensure proper food quality.

Supervise assigned area personnel to include hiring, training, scheduling, etc.; develop and conduct training programs; monitor and evaluate employee performance.

Manage and control inventory; order products, supplies, and equipment as necessary.

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, safety, and sanitations laws and regulations; monitor food preparation procedures.

Develop and implement production standards; ensure compliance with standards.

Develop, plan and cost menus that fit within fiscal budget; develop new recipes, menus and concepts within the reseidential locations for standard cycles, special events andthemed meals.

Work collaboratively with campus Culinary Services managers, Senior Managers, RD & unit chefs, supervisors, and other stakeholders.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable:

Not applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or relevant field or degree from a recognized culinary institute; four years progressively responsible culinary experience in a catering or food service operation. Typically works an 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule but must be able to work flexible hours to includeevenings and weekends as needed.

OR

Six years comparable related professional culinary experience in catering or food service operations.

License/Certification:

Food Service Management Certification from Ohio Health Department or the ability to obtain certification within three months of hire.
Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record.

Knowledge Of:

Local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to food service operation

Budgeting

Menu management

Inventory control

Personal computer applications

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communication

Ability To:

Provide leadership and direction

Communicate effectively.

Work flexible hours to meet student body needs

Write nutritionally balanced and cohesive menus that are diverse, authentic and meet the needs of campus and generational trends; is plant focused, offers variety, includes made-to-order stations and food cooked from scratch.

Preferred Qualifications - if applicable:

None.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Moderate work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others and step into production to execute events on a regular basis. Incumbent may be required to assist with catering events on and off campus, in addition to concession events and the food truck.

Working Schedule:

Schedule varies depending on department needs.

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State's campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.