Culinary Services Chef

Great Western Dining Service is a forward-thinking food service management company that recognizes the profound impact of exceptional cuisine. We believe that food fosters connection, cultivates the community, and creates enduring memories.

We are committed to cultivating a professional environment that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Great Western Dining Service offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling that aligns with our core value of work-life balance, and robust opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. The Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing the preparation of high-quality, nutritious meals for college students, faculty, and staff. The role includes menu development, food preparation, supervision of kitchen staff, ensuring food safety compliance, and contributing to an inclusive dining experience that supports a diverse campus community.

Working as the Chef, you will be responsible for back of the house operations for the food service department. You will maintain a quality culinary program and process all financial reporting.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards

Participates in employee meetings and training programs

Conducts safety, sanitation and maintenance programs

Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards

Personnel management to include hiring, coaching, counseling, training and developing.

Manages purchasing and inventory controls

Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

When acting as a interim Food Service Director, you will be responsible for all activity in the account, and staff management.

Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience

Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food

Purchasing, food storage and sanitation experience

P&L and financial reporting experience

Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, inventory controls

Strong leadership, coaching and training skills

Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and POS

Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles

Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.