Executive Chef

The executive chef leads the culinary operations in the housing and dining department and is an integral part of the management team. They plan and prepare a wide variety of foods, direct the cooking staff, and oversee the dining service program.

Requirements

• 4+ years as a an ACF Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
• Associate’s degree (culinary arts from an ACF-accredited program preferred)
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules
• Ability to detect scents and discern flavors
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds several times each day
• Requires walking or standing up to eight hours per day

Benefits

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• Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools