Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Opportunities for training and development
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Marywood University is a private Catholic university located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs and prides itself on fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for students and staff alike. As part of its dedication to providing quality services to its campus community, Marywood University partners with Compass Group, a global leader in foodservice management, to operate its dining services. Compass Group is renowned for its commitment to employee development, diversity, and delivering outstanding culinary experiences in educational settings. This partnership ensures that students receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a friendly and efficient atmosphere, further enhancing the campus life experience.
We are currently seeking full-time chef professionals to join our campus dining team at Marywood University, located at 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in an educational environment serving a couple of hundred students through batch cooking for a buffet line. The position features a flexible full-time schedule primarily from Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, with more specific details available upon interview. Compensation for this role ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, reflecting the importance of the responsibilities and the level of expertise required.
As a chef with Compass Group at Marywood University, you will be directly involved in preparing, cooking, and serving a wide variety of meals while ensuring all food handling, sanitation, and customer service standards are met. Your duties will include supervising and coordinating with kitchen and food-service associates, ensuring the high quality and consistency of food items, maintaining proper portion control and presentation, and managing inventory and food waste efficiently. Additionally, this position involves oversight of kitchen operations, staff training, scheduling, and participation in performance reviews, emphasizing leadership as well as culinary skills.
Working in this dynamic role offers a meaningful career path packed with opportunities for growth, learning, and making a tangible difference in the campus community. The role also emphasizes safety and sanitation and requires a proactive approach to maintaining kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health regulations. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a range of benefits designed to support both professional and personal well-being. This is a great chance to join a team where your contributions are valued, and your career can flourish within the foodservice industry at one of Pennsylvania's respected universities.
We are currently seeking full-time chef professionals to join our campus dining team at Marywood University, located at 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in an educational environment serving a couple of hundred students through batch cooking for a buffet line. The position features a flexible full-time schedule primarily from Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, with more specific details available upon interview. Compensation for this role ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, reflecting the importance of the responsibilities and the level of expertise required.
As a chef with Compass Group at Marywood University, you will be directly involved in preparing, cooking, and serving a wide variety of meals while ensuring all food handling, sanitation, and customer service standards are met. Your duties will include supervising and coordinating with kitchen and food-service associates, ensuring the high quality and consistency of food items, maintaining proper portion control and presentation, and managing inventory and food waste efficiently. Additionally, this position involves oversight of kitchen operations, staff training, scheduling, and participation in performance reviews, emphasizing leadership as well as culinary skills.
Working in this dynamic role offers a meaningful career path packed with opportunities for growth, learning, and making a tangible difference in the campus community. The role also emphasizes safety and sanitation and requires a proactive approach to maintaining kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health regulations. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a range of benefits designed to support both professional and personal well-being. This is a great chance to join a team where your contributions are valued, and your career can flourish within the foodservice industry at one of Pennsylvania's respected universities.
Job Requirements
- must have cooking experience
- ability to work a flexible full-time schedule mainly monday to thursday, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
- ability to prepare batch cooking for a buffet line serving a couple of hundred students
- commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
- reliable and punctual
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- ability to perform supervisory duties
Job Qualifications
- must have cooking experience
- experience batch cooking for large groups preferred
- ability to supervise and train kitchen staff
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- strong organizational and multitasking skills
- good communication and leadership abilities
- ability to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation
Job Duties
- supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food
- ensures all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met
- supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action
- efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules
- ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures
- tracks food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product
- receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory
- maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils
- cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area
- keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements
- helps select and develop recipes and menus
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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