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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $63,100.00 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Tuition Assistance
wellness programs
Job Description
Rice University, located on a picturesque 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, is widely recognized as one of the top 20 universities in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report. With a favorable 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a unique residential college system, Rice fosters a thriving academic and social environment. This system supports students not only intellectually but also emotionally and culturally through an array of social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, diverse courses, and student government activities. Rice places a significant emphasis on cultivating close-knit, diverse college communities, which has earned it high... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate’s degree
- Three or more years of related experience in commercial hospitality or food service operations including three years in a leadership or supervisory kitchen role
- Certified Food Manager’s Permit (City of Houston) required within 30 days of hire
- City of Houston Food Handlers Certification
- ServSafe Allergen Training
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds several times daily
- Requires standing or walking up to eight hours per day
- Must be able to bend crouch kneel lift reach climb balance and perform repetitive motions
- Must be able to detect scents and discern flavors accurately
Job Qualifications
- Associate’s degree
- Three or more years of related experience in commercial hospitality or food service operations including three years in a leadership or supervisory kitchen role
- Certified Food Manager’s Permit (City of Houston) required within 30 days of hire
- City of Houston Food Handlers Certification
- ServSafe Allergen Training
- Strong working knowledge of food safety sanitation and HACCP principles
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization
- Advanced culinary skills including knife work seasoning tasting and flavor evaluation
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to consistency
- Ability to multitask prioritize and make sound decisions under pressure
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to motivate train and lead teams effectively
- Ability to read interpret and execute standardized recipes and production sheets
- Proven ability to execute high-volume production while maintaining quality standards
- Solid understanding of food cost control inventory management and kitchen operations
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and varied schedules
Job Duties
- Oversee daily food production ensuring quality consistency and presentation standards
- Execute menus across retail and residential operations maintaining brand and concept integrity
- Monitor food safety sanitation and compliance with all health regulations
- Manage ordering inventory and product utilization to control food cost and minimize waste
- Ensure proper kitchen organization cleanliness and readiness for service
- Supervise train and develop culinary staff including lead cooks and cooks
- Provide clear direction and maintain accountability for performance and standards
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide clear actionable feedback
- Assist with scheduling and labor planning to support operational efficiency
- Ensure adherence to recipes portion standards and quality expectations
- Maintain production timelines and service readiness across all meal periods
- Support hiring onboarding and ongoing training initiatives
- Foster a positive professional and team-oriented kitchen culture
- Develop standardize and maintain recipes and production documentation
- Ensure menu items are executed consistently across all services
- Plan organize and oversee food preparation and execution for special events and catering
- Coordinate staffing production flow and logistics
- Open and secure kitchen facilities as required
- Receive and verify deliveries
- Address and resolve operational or food quality issues promptly
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within kitchen operations
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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