Catering Chef Supervisor

Johnson & Wales University, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is a distinguished institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and professional development. Established as a leader in culinary education and hospitality management, the university offers a vibrant campus environment where students and staff collaborate to foster innovation and practical skills in various disciplines. As a respected university, Johnson & Wales is dedicated to providing superior educational and operational services, including exceptional dining and catering experiences that meet the diverse needs of its campus community. The university values inclusivity, equal opportunity, and maintaining a campus that supports growth for both students and staff alike. It operates within a dynamic and engaging setting that encourages career advancement and professional growth while emphasizing service quality and efficiency across all departments.

This full-time role based in Providence, Rhode Island, is critical to the success of campus dining operations, specifically focusing on the daily back-of-house (BOH) management for catering events. The position involves overseeing and participating in the preparation and execution of all catering events on campus, ensuring that food production and kitchen operations meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The catering kitchen supervisor will manage various tasks from setting up kitchens for events to breakdown post-event, ensuring that every detail aligns with university policies and health regulations.

The professional in this role will lead the culinary preparation process by adhering to standardized recipes and cooking procedures, handling inventory for food stations, and maintaining proper food safety logs. This position requires strong leadership skills as the individual will supervise assistant cooks and student employees, fostering their professional development and ensuring top performance in alignment with job responsibilities and departmental objectives. Moreover, the role demands close collaboration with other dining services team members to maintain seamless event operations, manage budgets related to catering, and coordinate with the university's events department to reconcile banquet event orders (BEO). This supervisory role includes operating kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring food products are properly stored and rotated.

Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and possess experience in commercial cooking or a related field. The position requires a valid U.S. driver’s license due to responsibilities that include loading and unloading catering vehicles for events. Applicants must obtain and maintain a food safety manager's certification approved by the Conference for Food Protection. Flexibility to work varied shifts including days, evenings, and weekends is essential. The university emphasizes the need for candidates to reside within a reasonable commuting distance to Providence to ensure availability and promptness.

Joining Johnson & Wales University means becoming part of a forward-thinking institution committed to fostering a positive work environment where career growth, educational support, and employee well-being are prioritized. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the quality of campus life through superior catering and dining services, supporting the university’s mission to provide outstanding educational and extracurricular experiences for its community. The university also promotes diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees feel valued and respected regardless of their background. Employment opportunities here are provided without discrimination based on any protected class, underscoring the university’s dedication to fairness and equity in its hiring practices.