Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,500.00 - $99,300.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite counseling
Job Description
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) stands as a world-renowned science and engineering institution recognized globally for fostering some of the brightest minds and pioneering discoveries. Located in Pasadena, California, Caltech is distinguished not only by its academic and research excellence but also by the vibrant community it nurtures. The Caltech Dining Services Department (CDS) complements this environment by delivering exceptional food, service, and dining experiences tailored to the needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Serving over 950 students daily through its multiple dining venues — Browne Dining Hall, Red Door Marketplace, Broad Café, Avery Kitchen, and Catering Services —... Show More
Job Requirements
- 5 plus years of culinary experience
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Demonstrated team building ability
- Full knowledge of sanitation standards, food borne diseases, and food-borne illness and safety standards
- Must be ServSafe certified or have the ability to obtain one
- Ability to provide on-the-job training in food preparation to lower-level employees
- Physical ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to lift 50 lbs of food products, kitchen equipment, and dining furniture on a regular basis
- Minimum 5 years in high volume restaurant or similar setting
- Minimum 3 years on the job management experience
- Experience cooking various cuisines including American, Latin, Italian, Asian, Breakfast, Vegan, Gluten Free
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of culinary experience
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Demonstrated team building ability
- Full knowledge of sanitation standards and food safety practices
- ServSafe certification or ability to obtain
- Ability to provide on-the-job training
- Experience cooking various cuisines including American, Latin, Italian, Asian, Vegan, Gluten Free
- Minimum 5 years in high volume restaurant or similar setting
- Minimum 3 years management experience
- Knowledge of menu writing, labor and cost controls preferred
- ACF Chef de Cuisine certification preferred
Job Duties
- Direct and supervise Sous Chefs and cooks in kitchen production
- Coordinate menus, purchasing, labor distribution, and inventory usage across all dining units
- Develop and implement allergen-friendly menus and adapt recipes to meet dietary restrictions
- Lead VIP catering events and interact with VIP customers
- Maintain food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety standards
- Train and evaluate kitchen staff performance and participation in staff improvement plans
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and uphold Caltech Dining Services standards
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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