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Executive Chef – Residential Dining Hall

Cambridge, MA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $72,500.00 - $108,900.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Tufts Dining is a self-operated, mission-driven food service organization dedicated to serving the Medford/Somerville and SMFA/Fenway campuses of Tufts University. We proudly cater to a diverse and dynamic community of 6500 undergraduates, 2100 graduate students, 2300 staff members, 1038 faculty, administrators, and guests. As a leader in campus dining, our service philosophy embraces culinary excellence, nutrition, and sustainability. We provide a progressive residential dining program, innovative retail dining concepts inspired by global food trends and student preferences, and a distinctive university catering program celebrated for creativity, service, and flawless execution. Our commitment extends to fostering culinary diversity and sustainability while... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree in culinary arts or equivalent education and experience
  • Minimum of 7-10 years culinary experience with at least 5 years management in large-scale operations
  • Supervisory and people-management experience
  • Proficient in menu development and large-scale food production
  • Skilled in food management/production systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Must work on-site with availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to work a 50-hour work week, typically over five days
  • Flexibility in scheduling
  • Willingness to travel for professional training and development

Job Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 7-10 years of culinary experience including 5 plus years in large-scale operation management
  • Strong culinary skills with menu development and large-scale food production experience
  • Proficiency with food management/production 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 in a unionized environment preferred
  • Knowledge of FoodPro and Kronos or Time Clocks Plus preferred
  • ACF Certification preferred
  • Demonstrated business acumen in financial and human resource management preferred

Job Duties

  • Manage all food production and culinary operations in a high-volume residential dining setting
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
  • Lead and develop a unionized culinary team with emphasis on allergy awareness and safe preparation
  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily meal service meeting diverse dietary needs
  • Develop seasonal and cycle menus reflecting student preferences, cultural inclusivity, and nutrition standards
  • Implement and manage FoodPro system for inventory control, food cost management, and waste reduction
  • Oversee budgeting, labor management, and staff performance including hiring, training, and evaluations

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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