Food Service Director / Chef

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.