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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $72,500.00 - $108,900.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Job Description
Tufts Dining is a self-operated, mission-driven food service organization dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences across the Medford/Somerville and SMFA/Fenway campuses of Tufts University. Catering to a diverse community that includes 6,500 undergraduates, 2,100 graduate students, 2,300 staff members, and over 1,000 faculty and administrators, Tufts Dining prides itself on delivering high-quality, contemporary, and innovative dining and hospitality services. Their approach centers on culinary excellence, sustainability, nutrition, and inclusivity, supported by a state-of-the-art central kitchen facility. This organization offers a progressive residential dining program, innovative retail concepts that reflect global food trends and student preferences, and a university catering program... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 7-10 years minimum culinary experience including 5 plus years management of large-scale food operation
- Demonstrated supervisory and people-management experience
- Strong culinary skills with menu development and large-scale food production
- Proficiency with food management/production systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Excellent communication, organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills
- Availability to work on-site with flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to work 50 hours per week typically across five days
- Willingness to participate in professional development including some travel
- Knowledge of allergy awareness and safe food handling practices
- Experience working with unionized staff is preferred
- Bachelor's degree and ACF certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 7-10 years of culinary experience with at least 5 years in large-scale operation management
- Demonstrated supervisory and people-management skills
- Strong culinary skills including menu development and large-scale food production
- Proficiency with FoodPro or similar food management systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities
- Bachelor’s Degree in culinary arts, Food Service Management, Business, or related field preferred
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Knowledge of Kronos, Time Clocks Plus, or similar timekeeping systems
- ACF Certification is a plus
- Demonstrated business acumen in financial and human resource management
Job Duties
- Manage all aspects of food production and culinary operations within a high-volume residential dining program
- Lead and develop a unionized culinary staff focusing on allergy awareness and cross-contact prevention
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily meal service ensuring accuracy, consistency, and allergen-safe protocols
- Collaborate on seasonal and special menu development reflecting student preferences, cultural inclusivity, and nutrition standards
- Implement and monitor FoodPro system for food cost control, inventory management, and waste reduction
- Assist in budget and labor management including staffing patterns and overtime control
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards including HACCP and Environmental Health
- Lead continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives in culinary operations
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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