Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $73,800.00 - $93,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
flexible schedule
Job Description
Caltech, officially known as the California Institute of Technology, is a world-renowned private science and engineering institute located in Pasadena, California. Renowned globally for its pioneering research and innovation, Caltech hosts some of the brightest minds in science and technology, creating an environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and breakthroughs that shape the future. Caltech not only excels as an academic institution but also offers exceptional amenities and services to its vibrant campus community, including top-tier dining services designed to meet the diverse needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Caltech Dining Services Department (CDS) operates five distinct dining... 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 i.e. catering, banquets, etc.
- Minimum 3 years on the job management experience
- Experience cooking various cuisines including American, Latin, Italian, Asian, Breakfast, Vegan, Gluten Free, etc.
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of culinary experience
- Demonstrated leadership and team building abilities
- Knowledge of sanitation standards, foodborne diseases, and food safety
- ServSafe certification or ability to obtain
- Experience in high volume restaurant or catering settings
- Skilled in cooking diverse cuisines including American, Latin, Italian, Asian, Vegan, and Gluten Free
- Ability to train and develop kitchen staff
- Preferably ACF Chef de Cuisine certification
- Familiarity with menu writing, ordering, labor and cost controls
Job Duties
- Direct and supervise all sous chefs and cooks in kitchen production
- Coordinate menus, purchasing, labor distribution, and inventory usage across dining units
- Manage food standards including flavor, presentation, and sanitation
- Lead the culinary team in creating and implementing new menus that accommodate dietary restrictions and trends
- Act as the primary chef at VIP catering events and interact with VIP customers
- Conduct daily staff evaluations and participate in staff improvement plans
- Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations including ServSafe standards
- Cultivate a positive workplace culture through communication, teamwork, and engagement with student feedback
- Manage ordering, production quantities, and waste to optimize cost efficiency
- Maintain and uphold Caltech Dining Services standards and practices
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