Director of Culinary Experience and Hospitality at Hillel at Dartmouth College

Hillel International • Hanover, NH

7d • $30 - $35

About The Position

Hillel at Dartmouth College is seeking a reliable, organized, and collaborative Director of Culinary Experience and Hospitality to support our campus Jewish community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking, working in a communal kitchen, and mentoring student chefs in a warm, mission-driven environment.
The Director of Culinary Experience and Hospitality is responsible for preparing kosher meals during the week, supporting student chefs in preparing Shabbat dinner, and leading food preparation for large Jewish holidays and special events. The director plays a key role in ensuring that meals are prepared safely and thoughtfully, in accordance with kosher standards, while fostering a positive learning environment for student chefs.
This position reports to the Assistant Director and collaborates closely with student leaders and professional staff.
We estimate the role will typically require 20 hours per week across three days (usually Monday, Thursday, and Friday). This position is currently part-time, with the potential to grow based on interest and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Comfort working in a fast-paced communal kitchen. Experience in commercial kitchens, dining services, or food service is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and volunteers.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience cooking in a kosher kitchen.
• Experience mentoring or supervising students.
• Familiarity with Jewish holidays and communal meals.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Culinary Leadership: Design and execute seasonal, high-concept kosher menus for Jewish holiday meals, Monday and Thursday evening dinners, Saturday lunch, and other high-profile special events. Ensure high-quality, delicious, and nutritious meals are consistently served, and advance high hospitality standards.
• Shabbat Dinner: Support the weekly Shabbat Dinner by providing hands-on professional mentorship to the student culinary team.
• Curate Daily Excellence: For Monday and Thursday dinners and Saturday lunch, the Director serves as the primary cook.
• Uphold Kosher Standards: Under rabbinic supervision, serve as the primary line manager for kosher food preparation during all Hillel meal production, ensuring all kitchen activities align with the religious and communal requirements of the Roth Center.
• Professionalize the Supply Chain: Manage the procurement process, including placing food orders, maintaining inventory, and coordinating with vendors to ensure efficient deliveries.

Benefits

• $30 - $35/hour based on experience
• Access to professional development opportunities to support your growth, including culinary training and kosher food‑service education
• Open workspace in a hospitable and comfortable building with a talented team of professionals who enjoy their work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed