Campus Chef

Elior Collegiate Dining is a leading provider of innovative dining services designed specifically for college and university campuses across the United States. Committed to rewriting the rules of campus dining, Elior Collegiate serves up bold flavors, fresh ideas, and vibrant experiences that enrich student life and foster community connection. The company partners with forward-thinking educational institutions to develop customized dining programs that reflect the culture and unique preferences of each campus. Award-winning in its approach, Elior Collegiate emphasizes quality, sustainability, and nutrition to create food experiences that are not only delicious but also meaningful for students and staff alike.

Elior Collegiate Dining is currently hiring an experienced Campus Chef to join its team at Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia. This full-time, onsite role offers a competitive salary up to $70,000 per year, commensurate with experience, and comes with comprehensive employee benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. The position situates the Campus Chef in a dynamic educational environment where they will have the opportunity to directly shape the quality and innovation of campus dining.

As a Campus Chef at Elior Collegiate Dining, you will play a pivotal role in managing and elevating the culinary standards across the campus dining venues. Your responsibilities will include supervising all aspects of the food production process to ensure the highest levels of food quality and safety standards are consistently met. This includes oversight of purchasing, meal preparation, food specifications, service delivery, and maintaining proper sanitation practices. The role requires a hands-on leader who not only maintains operational excellence but also brings creativity to developing standardized recipes that align with budgetary goals while delighting guests with healthy and flavorful offerings.

The Campus Chef will also actively participate in the planning and execution of special campus events, creating memorable culinary experiences that engage students and faculty. Utilizing your expertise in Microsoft software programs and budget management, you will contribute to cost control and financial planning processes to maximize operational efficiency. Your experience in culinary arts and leadership will be essential in mentoring culinary staff, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring the seamless daily operation of food services.

Joining Elior Collegiate Dining means becoming part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and professional development. Elior North America, the parent organization, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating growth and advancement opportunities for all of its employees. The skills and experience gained in this role will offer valuable career development potential both within Elior and beyond. The Campus Chef role is ideal for culinary professionals passionate about education, innovation, and community-oriented food service, looking to make a meaningful impact in an exciting campus dining environment.