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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $72,500.00 - $108,900.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
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 serving the Medford/Somerville and SMFA/Fenway campuses of Tufts University. Known for delivering high-quality, contemporary, and innovative dining and hospitality services, Tufts Dining supports a diverse community comprising 6,500 undergraduates, 2,100 graduate students, 2,300 staff, 1,038 faculty, administrators, and guests. This organization operates with a strong focus on culinary excellence, nutrition, sustainability, and inclusivity, positioning itself as a leader in campus dining. It offers a progressive residential dining program, innovative retail dining concepts that reflect global food trends and student preferences, and a distinctive university catering program celebrated for its creativity, service,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate's Degree in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education and related work experience
- 7-10 years minimum experience including 5 plus years in management of large-scale operation
- Demonstrated supervisory and people-management experience
- Strong culinary skills with experience in menu development and large-scale food production
- Proficiency with food management/production systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent communication, organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills
- This is an on-site position
- Must work weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Ability to work a 50 hour work week typically in five days with two days off
- Flexibility in scheduling due to business needs
- Some travel required for training and seminars
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Experience in a unionized environment preferred
- Knowledge of FoodPro and timekeeping systems preferred
- ACF Certification preferred
- Ability to manage financial and human resources effectively
Job Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education and related work experience
- Minimum 7-10 years in culinary roles with at least 5 years in managing large-scale operations
- Demonstrated supervisory and people-management experience
- Strong culinary skills in menu development and large-scale food production
- Proficiency with food management/production systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent communication, organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills
- Bachelor's Degree in culinary arts, Food Service Management, Business or related field preferred
- Experience working in a unionized environment preferred
- Knowledge of FoodPro menu management and Kronos or Time Clocks Plus or similar systems preferred
- ACF Certification preferred
- Demonstrated business acumen in financial and human resource management preferred
Job Duties
- Oversee all food production and culinary operations within a high-volume residential dining facility ensuring high standards in food quality, presentation, sanitation, safety, equipment use, and facility maintenance
- Provide leadership in allergy awareness and cross-contact prevention supporting safe service for students with food allergies and medically necessary dietary restrictions
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily meal production and service ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely execution across multiple meal periods
- Develop seasonal, cycle, and special menus reflecting student preferences, cultural inclusivity, nutrition standards, and food trends
- Implement and monitor FoodPro menu and inventory management system to ensure food cost control, loss prevention, inventory accuracy, and proactive waste reduction
- Assist in developing and managing the residential dining operating budget including food and labor cost targets
- Provide leadership and direction to a diverse, unionized culinary workforce fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
- Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and evaluating staff completing performance evaluations and administering corrective action
- Ensure full compliance with city, state, and University regulations including HACCP, Environmental Health & Safety standards, Food Employee Illness Policies, and sanitation requirements
- Implement and manage sustainability initiatives aligned with Tufts Dining goals including waste reduction and responsible sourcing
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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