Retail Kitchen Operations Chef

Colorado State University; Fort Collins, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is hiring an Retail Operations Chef to lead day-to-day food production for multiple outlets, catering, and Braiden Dining Center, ensuring quality and cost control. The role emphasizes safety, staff supervision, and adherence to recipes.

The position requires managing inventory, ordering, and training staff, with focus on high-volume operations and sustainability initiatives in a fully on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in culinary arts or hospitality.
• HS diploma with four years of dining services experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Two years of progressive supervision and leadership in food service.
• Experience with multiple cooking styles and diverse cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support day-to-day food production for multiple outlets, catering, and dining center.
• Write/update/standardize large- and small-batch recipes using the menu system.
• Use the system to place orders, manage inventory, and monitor production levels.
• Ensure food safety/sanitation compliance through inspections, training, and documentation.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate staff.
• Monitor unit performance, reduce food waste, and support sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food safety

Menu management

Culinary diversity

Education

Culinary Arts degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Menu management system

Inventory software

Mobile ordering platforms

Job description

Colorado State University is hiring an Retail Operations Chef to lead day-to-day food production for multiple outlets, catering, and Braiden Dining Center, ensuring quality and cost control. The role emphasizes safety, staff supervision, and adherence to recipes.

The position requires managing inventory, ordering, and training staff, with focus on high-volume operations and sustainability initiatives in a fully on-site setting.