Chef de Cuisine

Promega is a leading biotechnology company recognized for its dedication to innovation, quality, and operational excellence across various domains including life sciences and safety solutions. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment, Promega operates multiple food service locations, including three cafés and catering programs within its campus facilities. The company prides itself on promoting diversity and equal employment opportunities, ensuring a workplace where employees can thrive regardless of their background. Promega's culinary operations are pivotal in supporting its employees and guests with high-quality, consistent food offerings that reflect seasonal and sustainable practices.

The Chef de Cuisine role at Promega is designed to extend the leadership of the Executive Chef by actively supporting the management of daily kitchen operations across the three café locations and associated catering programs. This position is crucial in upholding the standards of food quality, safety, and operational efficiency that Promega is known for. The Chef de Cuisine will act as a hands-on leader, engaging directly with kitchen teams to model professionalism, coaching, and mentoring while ensuring accountability in all service points. This role requires a proactive individual who can step into leadership responsibilities seamlessly in the Executive Chef's absence and maintain the high standards of culinary execution.

Responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and service of café menu items and catering services to guarantee consistency and adherence to approved recipes. The Chef de Cuisine plays an integral part in bridging communication between kitchen staff and higher management, addressing operational issues promptly and ensuring alignment across all locations. Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance is also a key aspect to this role, as is fostering a workplace built on mutual respect, inclusion, and adherence to Promega's core Emotional and Social Intelligence (ESI) principles. This position not only demands culinary expertise but also emphasizes the importance of fostering a safe, kind, and respectful work culture in line with Promega's values.

Ideal candidates will bring between 7 and 10 years of professional kitchen experience with demonstrated success in leading teams and managing complex kitchen operations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for building trust and influencing a diverse team at all levels. The Chef de Cuisine must be adept at prioritizing tasks, problem-solving under pressure, and maintaining composure during busy service periods. Expertise in inventory management, recipe scaling, and safe food handling is required, along with food safety certification such as ServSafe. Familiarity with digital tools, including Microsoft applications and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, is highly valued for enhancing kitchen efficiency and collaboration. Experience in high volume, multi-location food service and catering or banquet preparation is preferred.

Physical demands include the ability to remain stationary for extended periods, move between buildings on campus, handle items weighing up to 50 pounds, and drive with a valid driver's license. Promega's commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. This role offers an excellent opportunity for seasoned culinary professionals to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment that values innovation, growth, and excellence.