Food Service Director / Chef

Mansfield Hall•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Director/Chef is responsible for creating a delicious, safe, and welcoming environment for residential food service at Mansfield Hall including continental breakfast, buffet-style lunch and dinner, snacks, and special events. The Chef oversees all aspects of menu design, food ordering and receiving, dinner preparation, and safety for the facility while creating a sense of community for students and staff while supervising one part-time dishwasher. This position is similar to a fraternity or sorority house chef. All meals must include accommodations for dietary needs and food allergies. In performing their job responsibilities, our employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects Mansfield Hall’s commitment to a supportive and encouraging living and learning environment. This includes effective and respectful interaction with co-workers and students alike, embracing our inclusive work and living environment, and always acting in consideration of the privacy and integrity of our students.

Requirements

Previous experience in procurement, meal planning and preparation, and cooking meals for up to 40 individuals.
Food safety certification is required (may be obtained after hire).
Three or more years of equivalent experience working in a food service environment.
Proven success working independently as well as within a team setting.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication, including written and verbal.
Ability to positively impact our fun and inclusive work and living environment.
Strong organizational and administrative skills that reflect a customer service focus, attention to detail, and effective systems management
Ability to multitask
Ability to flex, periodically, outside of a normal schedule for special events at Mansfield Hall.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals who are neurodiverse is a plus.
Executive Chef experience preferred
Culinary degree/certification preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with staff and students to design a weekly menu that aligns with student dietary needs and preferences
Execute delicious meals in a timely manner. Solely responsible for all cooking. Prepare meals for other staff to heat and serve over the weekend.
Interact daily with staff and students daily providing excellent customer service.
Provide scheduled group cooking instruction to and invite participation in prep and cleanup from students.
Maintain product and supply inventory. Create and maintain inventory management and ordering systems.
Maintain a monthly established budget.
Maintain cleanliness in accordance with Department of Health regulations and basic maintenance of kitchen spaces and equipment.
Document, monitor, and plan for dietary restrictions and allergies of students and staff. Constantly ensure accurate and informative signage on all products, dishes, and menus.
Perform cleanup and breakdown after meals to include storage of leftovers for student grab-n-go.
Provide group-style culinary instruction to students to support the cooking of dinner and cleaning afterward.
Host a summer orientation series for new students around food preparation, cooking, and other basic skills for independence.
Perform other duties not specified, but essential to the functioning of the Mansfield Hall program.