Position: Chef de Cuisine/Mashgiach
About: Rice University in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Chef de Cuisine/Mashgiach to oversee food production in a university dining unit, ensuring adherence to culinary standards and kosher dietary laws. This role involves training food service staff, coordinating food preparation and special events, and maintaining high standards for food appearance, sanitation, and safety.
Requirements: An Associate’s Degree; advanced religious education or certification in kosher supervision preferred; three or more years of related experience in commercial hospitality or a similar field, including food service experience in a similar role, preferably within a kosher-certified establishment; a Certified Food Manager’s Permit from the City of Houston Health Department must be obtained within 30 days of hire, along with City of Houston Food Handlers Certification and ServSafe Allergen Training. Thorough understanding of Jewish dietary laws and kosher certification processes; proven abilities in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation; strong attention to detail; excellent organizational and culinary skills, including knife and tasting abilities; ability to multitask, make quick decisions, and motivate staff to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; ability to document HACCP log sheets and read and understand standard recipes and production sheets.
Benefits: health insurance, 401(k)
