Teaching Kitchen Lead: Culinary Ops & Research

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Teaching Kitchen Supervisor in the Department of Nutrition Science. This role oversees daily food production and operations within the Teaching Kitchens, supporting clinical research, student learning, and community nutrition programs.

You will combine culinary operations with organizational leadership, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality kitchen activities. Collaboration with faculty, researchers, and students is essential in this unique academic

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four years of experience in food service, culinary work, or meal preparation.
• A valid US Driver’s License.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification or other recognized food safety manager credential; if uncertified, must obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production and operational activities within the Teaching Kitchens.
• Coordinate and participate in procurement, storage, preparation, and service of food and beverages for controlled dietary research studies.
• Ensure food production activities meet research protocols and established food safety and operational standards.
• Manage purchasing and inventory of food, beverages, supplies, and kitchen materials.
• Coordinate the distribution of food and supplies for student food laboratories.
• Support food preparation and operational needs for community demonstrations and nutrition programming.
• Maintain organized, efficient kitchen operations that support research, teaching, and engagement activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, research staff, students, and other partners to meet program and project needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Teaching Kitchen Supervisor in the Department of Nutrition Science. This role oversees daily food production and operations within the Teaching Kitchens, supporting clinical research, student learning, and community nutrition programs.

You will combine culinary operations with organizational leadership, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality kitchen activities. Collaboration with faculty, researchers, and students is essential in this unique academic