Search for University Jobs in Staff & Non-Managerial Professionals

Job ID: 203928

Chef Manager
Tufts University


Date Posted Jan. 19, 2023
Title Chef Manager
University Tufts University
Medford, MA, United States
Department
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Professional Staff
  • Dining Services
 
 

Overview

Tufts Dining is a self-operated food service provider managing a comprehensive collegiate food service program on the Tufts University Medford-Somerville campus delivering high quality, contemporary and innovative food and hospitality services to meet the various needs of students, faculty, staff and visitors in a fiscally responsible manner. Our team operates a progressive resident dining program for approximately 4000 students as well as responsive retail services and a distinctive university catering program serving the campus community totaling 5100 undergraduates, 1700 graduate students, and 2300 faculty, staff and administrators.


What You'll Do

  • The Chef-Manager will be responsible for the effective management of the kitchen, food production stations and culinary staff in a retail dining unit.
  • The Chef-Manager will provide leadership in the areas of food preparation and presentation, menu and recipe development, quality control, sanitation, food-borne illness prevention, inventory control, production forecasting and food and supplies ordering.
  • Will monitor all food production procedures, directly supervise culinary staff and provide culinary skills training to all unit staff.
  • Will foster creativity and productivity in employees through positive daily interactions and on-going coaching.
  • Will ensure the timely service of consistently high quality and safe foods with the authentic flavors and
    appetizing appearance and within acceptable cost parameters.
  • Will accomplish all this through effective production scheduling, ensuring proper preparation techniques, effective recipe and inventory management and successful communication with peers, staff and customers.
  • The Chef-Manager will be expected to become proficient with Foodpro software.
  • The Chef-Manager will work closely with front-of-house service staff to ensure proper food presentation and excellent customer service.
  • As a member of the unit management team the Chef-Manager will be responsible for the overall supervision of Manager-on-Duty shifts as scheduled and will work cooperatively with members of the unit management team to deliver a high-quality dining
    experience.


What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

  • 5 years supervising staff in a high volume food production operation.
  • Associates Degree in the Culinary Arts or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
  • Computer competence including familiarity with food management/production systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Some travel required for training and seminars to advance professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ServSafe Certification.
  • ACF Certification.
  • Certificate of Allergen Awareness Training.

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

  • Primary schedule is Monday-Friday. Weekend and/or evening work is expected during peak seasons.
  • Schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the business.
  • A 50-hourwork week is anticipated during school season.

 
Please reference AcademicKeys.com in your cover letter when
applying for or inquiring about this job announcement.
 
 

Contact Information

 
Please see the job description for contact details
pertaining to this university job announcement.

 

Refer this job to a friend or colleague!



New Search | Previous



RSS for the latest higher education jobs
Atom for the latest higher education jobs
Need a Sabbatical Home Near Medford?
AcademicHomes.com