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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
meal discounts
Paid holidays
Job Description
Tufts Dining is a self-operated, mission-driven food service organization that proudly serves the Medford/Somerville and SMFA/Fenway campuses of Tufts University. Renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences, Tufts Dining caters to a diverse community comprising approximately 6,500 undergraduates, 2,100 graduate students, 2,300 staff members, 1,038 faculty, administrators, and numerous guests. As a leader in campus dining, Tufts Dining maintains a progressive residential dining program that prioritizes culinary excellence, nutrition, and sustainability. This is supported by a central kitchen that facilitates consistent quality across multiple dining venues. Alongside this, Tufts Dining innovates with retail dining concepts that mirror the... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate's Degree in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education and related work experience
- 7-10 years of culinary experience with at least 5 years in large-scale operation management
- Supervisory and people-management experience
- Strong culinary and menu development skills
- Proficiency with food management and production software and Microsoft Office
- Ability to communicate effectively and manage time efficiently
- Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Ability to work 50 hours per week onsite
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Some travel availability for training and professional development
Job Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 7-10 years minimum culinary experience with 5+ years in management of a large-scale operation
- Strong culinary skills including menu development and large-scale food production
- Experience managing food production and inventory systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Business, or related field
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Knowledge of FoodPro and Kronos or similar systems
- ACF Certification
- Demonstrated financial and human resource management abilities
Job Duties
- Manage all food production and culinary operations within a high-volume residential dining program
- Provide visible leadership in allergy awareness and cross-contact prevention
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily meal production and service across multiple meal periods
- Develop and implement seasonal, cycle, and special menus reflecting student preferences and dietary needs
- Implement and monitor inventory and food cost control systems such as FoodPro
- Assist in budget and labor management including monitoring staffing and overtime
- Lead and manage a diverse, unionized culinary team with focus on training and professional development
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations
- Develop and lead allergy awareness and special diet preparation training
- Implement sustainability initiatives aligned with organizational goals
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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