Position Title: Food Service Director/Chef
Date/Revision: 06/2024
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Site Director
Supervises: None
Position Summary:
The Food Service Director/Chef is responsible for creating a delicious, safe, and welcoming environment for residential food service at Mansfield Hall including continental breakfast, buffet-style lunch and dinner, snacks, and special events. The Chef oversees all aspects of menu design, food ordering and receiving, dinner preparation, and safety for the facility while creating a sense of community for students and staff. This position is similar to a fraternity or sorority house chef. All meals must include accommodations for dietary needs and food allergies.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with staff and students to design a weekly menu that aligns with student dietary needs and preferences
- Execute delicious meals in a timely manner. Solely responsible for all cooking. Prepare meals for other staff to heat and serve over the weekend.
- Interact daily with staff and students daily providing excellent customer service.
- Provide scheduled group cooking instruction to and invite participation in prep and cleanup from students.
- Maintain product and supply inventory. Create and maintain inventory management and ordering systems.
- Maintain a monthly established budget.
- Maintain cleanliness in accordance with Department of Health regulations and basic maintenance of kitchen spaces and equipment.
- Document, monitor, and plan for dietary restrictions and allergies of students and staff. Constantly ensure accurate and informative signage on all products, dishes, and menus.
- Perform cleanup and breakdown after meals to include storage of leftovers for student grab-n-go.
- Provide group-style culinary instruction to students to support the cooking of dinner and cleaning afterward.
- Host a summer orientation series for new students around food preparation, cooking, and other basic skills for independence.
- Perform other duties not specified, but essential to the functioning of the Mansfield Hall program.
In performing their job responsibilities, our employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects Mansfield Hall’s commitment to a supportive and encouraging living and learning environment. This includes effective and respectful interaction with co-workers and students alike, embracing our inclusive work and living environment, and always acting in consideration of the privacy and integrity of our students.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Previous experience in procurement, meal planning and preparation, and cooking meals for up to 40 individuals.
- Food safety certification is required (may be obtained after hire).
- Three or more years of equivalent experience working in a food service environment.
- Proven success working independently as well as within a team setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication, including written and verbal. Experience working with individuals who are neurodiverse is a plus.
- Executive Chef experience preferred
- Culinary degree/certification preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to positively impact our fun and inclusive work and living environment.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills that reflect a customer service focus, attention to detail, and effective systems management
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to flex, periodically, outside of a normal schedule for special events at Mansfield Hall.
Benefits:
- Health, vision, dental insurance
- 401(k) plus match
- Paid time off
- Wellness funds
- Volunteer time off
Mansfield Hall is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. People from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
