Residential Dining Chef

Job Title

Residential Dining Chef

Location

Kent Campus – Kent, OH

Salary

$53,015 – $62,693

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary needs at Kent Campus locations; provide and ensure proper food quality.
• Supervise assigned area personnel including 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 sanitation laws and regulations; monitor food preparation procedures.
• Develop and implement production standards; ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop plans and cost menus that fit within the fiscal budget; create new recipes, menus, and concepts within the residential locations for standard cycles, special events, and themed meals.
• Work collaboratively with campus Culinary Services managers, Senior Managers, RD & unit chefs, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or a related field or a degree from a recognized culinary institute; four years of progressively responsible culinary experience in a catering or food service operation.
• OR six years of comparable related professional culinary experience in catering or food service operations.
• Typically works an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule but must be able to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends as needed.

License / Certification

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

Knowledge and Skills

• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to food service operations.
• Budgeting.
• Inventory control.
• Menu management.
• Personal computer applications.
• Written and interpersonal communication.

Abilities

• Provide leadership and direction.
• 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; plant‑focused, offering variety including made‑to‑order stations and food cooked from scratch.
• Communicate effectively.

Assessments

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

Working Conditions and 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

Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details visit. 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.