EXECUTIVE CHEF -East Village Baylor University- WACO, TX

Compass Group•Waco, TX

6d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Job SummaryWe are hiring an EXECUTIVE CHEF to join our F&B leadership team on the beautiful campus of BAYLOR UNIVERSITY. In this key culinary role, you will oversee The East Village Commons, which is an all-you-care-to-enjoy facility featuring global cuisines. Known for its dynamic, fresh-food concept, the two-story hall lets diners watch meals prepared in real-time. It also houses a central rotisserie, a full-service bakery, and a convenience store. This dining hall operates Monday through Friday for breakfast (7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.), lunch (10:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), and dinner (4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) with limited dinner hours from 5-9 on Sunday. Mongolian Grill: A highly popular station serving custom stir-fry dishes. House-Made Pasta: Freshly made daily for rotating Italian and global menus. Soft-Serve Ice Cream: A signature dessert station. Diverse Flavors: The menu rotates frequently, focusing on a "culinary passport" of international dishes

Requirements

A.S. or equivalent experience
Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

Nice To Haves

Extensive catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
ServSafe certified – highly desirable

Responsibilities

Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures
Performs other duties as assigned