Executive Chef for Catering and Retail U of Penn

Philadelphia, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $72,100.00 - $99,400.00

Benefits

competitive salary

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

opportunities for career growth

Employee Discounts

Job Description

Our client is a highly reputable university known for its commitment to excellence and diversity. This educational institution offers a dynamic working environment where teamwork and cultural richness thrive. The university's retail and catering services are vital components of its operations, serving a wide variety of guests through retail cafes, grab-n-go outlets, and a significant catering business. These services emphasize fresh, high-quality, and locally sourced ingredients, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable and flavorful cuisine.

We are seeking an Executive Chef to oversee the retail and catering portions of the university's food service business. This position is perfe... Show More

Job Requirements

prior staff management experience
culinary training
experience in sustainable practices and sourcing local organic products
must be able to comfortably be on feet majority of the day and lift 40 pounds
all local food handler permits must be current
HACCP trained
Serv-Safe certification preferred
experience working in the Northeast in a union environment

Job Qualifications

prior staff management experience
culinary training
experience in sustainable practices and sourcing local organic products
computer proficiency including MS Word and Excel
excellent leadership and communication skills
ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment

Job Duties

designing and executing menus that offer excellent quality fresh food production for retail cafe grab-n-go outlets and significant catering business
maintaining a professional creative fun and safe work environment in the kitchen
overseeing coaching developing and retaining a stellar line-up of chefs and cooks
following a responsible food budget that delivers on quality but honors the bottom line
purchasing preparation disposal and inventory of ingredients
adhering to local Health Department's regulations and our client's standards and expectations
communicating effectively on phone email and in person

Job Location

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