CHEF

Marywood University, located at 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA, is a respected institution committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive campus environment. Marywood University offers diverse academic programs and vibrant campus life while emphasizing student development and community connection. The campus dining services, managed under Chartwells Higher Ed and Compass Group, focus on delivering nutritious, flavorful, and satisfying meals to students, staff, and visitors through efficient, safe, and welcoming food service operations.

We are currently hiring full-time Chef positions at Marywood University. These roles are pivotal in maintaining and elevating the culinary standards of campus dining while ensuring a pleasant and safe food service experience. The position offers competitive wages ranging from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour. This Chef role requires prior culinary and management experience to effectively lead kitchen operations and oversee food production and service. The schedule is full time, with days and hours varying, offering a dynamic work environment that adapts to the needs of the campus community.

The Chef position involves directing, coordinating, and evaluating kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service. This role is responsible for supervising cooks and kitchen associates, including managing hiring, training, schedules, payroll, and performance reviews, ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and food handling standards. The Chef will prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and ensure meals are served or prepared for delivery with proper presentation, portion control, and temperature maintenance. Inventory management duties include tracking food use and waste, receiving and inspecting supplies for quality and quantity, and requisitioning products as needed.

Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment is crucial, including cleaning workstations, equipment, and display areas to meet all health and safety regulations. The Chef also plays a creative role in assisting with recipe and menu development to continuously improve the dining experience for the campus community. This role demands leadership, organization, and culinary skills to deliver excellent food service consistently.

The position comes with an extensive benefits package for full-time associates, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, commuter benefits, and access to wellness programs. Associates also benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, retirement plans, and various voluntary benefits such as pet insurance and identity theft protection. Paid and unpaid time off is offered according to applicable laws, with flexibility during campus breaks. Marywood University and its food service partners are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunity employment and accommodations as required. This role offers a meaningful career path within a supportive, inclusive environment dedicated to quality and excellence in campus dining.