CHEF (FULL TIME)

Seattle University is a prestigious private university located in Seattle, Washington, known for its commitment to academic excellence and vibrant campus community. The university fosters an environment that encourages learning, growth, and meaningful impact for students, faculty, and staff alike. Within its dynamic campus, the university offers a variety of services and employment opportunities aimed at supporting this mission and enhancing the overall campus experience. It is situated at 901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122, and the institution embraces diversity and inclusion across all its departments and positions. Seattle University seeks to empower its employees by providing competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive work culture.

Currently, Seattle University is hiring a full-time Chef to join their campus dining team immediately. This role is an integral part of the food service operation, offering a chance to contribute to quality food production and service in an educational setting. The position offers a competitive pay range of $32.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The Chef will primarily work full-time hours, with schedules varying to meet catering and operational needs, allowing some flexibility in workdays and hours depending on specific demands. This role promises a challenging yet rewarding culinary career path within the university’s food services department.

The Chef position at Seattle University involves directing, coordinating, and evaluating the activities of kitchen personnel and food service associates. The role requires leadership in supervising food preparation and service during banquets, plated catering functions, and daily meal service. Candidates must have prior experience as a sous chef or Chef De Cuisine, specifically in banquets and plated catering to meet the quality and presentation standards required. This hands-on leadership role entails overseeing kitchen associates, ensuring compliance with health and sanitation regulations, managing inventory and food waste, and collaborating in recipe and menu development.

In addition to the operational responsibilities, the Chef will manage staffing aspects including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, and performance evaluations. The position also involves maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and workstations, guaranteeing food safety throughout all preparation and service stages. The Chef ensures meals are prepared according to standardized recipes with attention to portion control, food quality, and proper serving temperatures.

Seattle University values its culinary team members by offering various benefits such as opportunities for training and development, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and multiple insurance options including medical, dental, vision, pet, and life insurance. Other benefits include identity theft protection, voluntary insurance programs, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, and associate shopping programs. Employees may also qualify for paid or unpaid time off according to federal, state, and local laws. The university maintains a drug-free workplace and emphasizes safe working conditions.

As an employer, Seattle University and its food service affiliates prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. They are committed to fair treatment and equal opportunity regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected classification. All qualified candidates who can perform the essential functions of this role, with or without reasonable accommodation, are encouraged to apply. The university offers a supportive professional environment where associates are valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact through their work.