Chef, University Campus Dining
Overview
You will own the daily kitchen operations at Emory University, delivering fresh, scratch-cooked meals to thousands of students and faculty. You will supervise a team of hourly kitchen associates, manage food production, and ensure sanitation and customer service standards. This role offers complimentary shift meals, free parking or a MARTA card, and a pay range of $20.25 to $21.38 per hour. Previous culinary experience is required; training available of the right candidate.
What You'll Do10
- 1Supervise and coordinate cooks and associates preparing, cooking, and serving food across the Emory University campus.
- 2Ensure all food handling and sanitation standards meet health codes and company policies.
- 3Interview, schedule, and train hourly kitchen associates, managing payroll and performance reviews.
- 4Prepare high-quality food items per standardized recipes to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
- 5Serve meals or coordinate delivery, maintaining proper presentation and portion control.
- 6Track food use, waste, and consumption to requisition or purchase product accurately.
- 7Receive and inspect product and supplies for quality and quantity, ensuring appropriate inventory levels.
- 8Maintain clean equipment and workstations, including display equipment during meal service.
- 9Help select and develop recipes and menus for seasonal and daily offerings.
- 10Drive team performance to hit customer satisfaction targets in the first 90 days.
Requirements8
- 1Previous culinary experience required; willingness to train for the right candidate.
- 2Open availability preferred, including days and hours may vary.
- 3Ability to supervise and lead a team of hourly associates in a high-volume kitchen.
- 4Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
- 5Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.
- 6Strong communication and customer service skills.
- 7Must pass a background check and drug screening.
- 8Ability to work on-site at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.
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$42 - $44k per year
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