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Chef de Cuisine, Campus Dining

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $76,000.00 - $88,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

USC Hospitality is a prominent dining and hospitality service provider within the University of Southern California, serving a diverse and dynamic community that includes over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and visitors. It operates as one of the six core business units of USC Auxiliary Services and stands as one of the largest employers on the campus. USC Hospitality delivers a range of dining experiences, spanning from fine dining establishments to residential dining, aiming to provide nourishing, wholesome, and flavorful meals to the Trojan Family and its guests. The leadership team comprises innovative chefs and directors dedicated to culinary excellence... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Specialized technical training
  • Three years of experience
  • Three plus years in a culinary leadership role within a high-volume full service kitchen environment
  • Strong track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career mobility
  • Demonstrated knowledge of pertinent local federal and state health and safety laws and regulations
  • Full open availability including weekends evenings and holidays
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced high volume environment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Strong leadership and team management skills

Job Qualifications

  • Specialized culinary training
  • Three plus years in a culinary leadership role within a high-volume full-service kitchen environment
  • Strong track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career mobility
  • Demonstrated knowledge of local federal and state health and safety laws and regulations
  • Ability to create develop and standardize recipes and perform recipe costing
  • Experience managing diverse culinary teams including unionized staff
  • Experience collaborating with nutrition professionals for menu development
  • Strong financial and operational performance monitoring skills
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills

Job Duties

  • Provide overall culinary and operational leadership ensuring excellence in food quality service standards and guest experience
  • Oversee daily food production and execution for high-volume meal periods ensuring consistency efficiency and quality
  • Manage train supervise coach and effectively deploy a diverse culinary team including non-union Sous Chefs unionized shift leads culinary team members dishwashers and storeroom specialists
  • Develop and maintain a strong food safety culture ensuring compliance with all sanitation and safety standards including local health department regulations
  • Create develop and standardize recipes perform recipe costing and breakdowns using Excel to ensure accurate food cost control
  • Own food cost management inventory control waste reduction and forecasting enter and manage data in CBORD
  • Oversee ordering processes including purchasing through approved vendors ensuring accurate forecasting and product availability
  • Collaborate closely with the Registered Dietitian to develop menus that support diverse dietary needs and promote inclusive dining options
  • Monitor and analyze operational and financial performance metrics identify opportunities for process improvement cost savings and operational efficiencies
  • Maintain an active presence on the dining floor modeling strong customer service professionalism and approachability while engaging with students and participating in campus life initiatives
  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment balancing daily operations with strategic planning staff development and continuous improvement efforts
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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