Campus Cooks is looking for an experienced culinary professional to serve as a Fraternity / Sorority Private Chef. This role lies within our Operations department and will report to one of our District Managers while partnering with other members of the Operations Management team.
You will be working at one of the leading college campuses across the country supporting our organization in the relationships you build with Campus Cooks' partners and the creative and healthy menus you build. We want you to cook with a goal of combining your passion and experience with the needs and cravings of our partners.
What’s in it for you?
Comprehensive medical, minimum essential coverage, dental, & vision plans
401k retirement plan
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Legal services support
Discount partnerships
Generous time off policy
Paid holidays
No late nights, and minimal (in many cases, none) weekend work
How will you make an impact?
You are responsible for engaging college students in running an onsite kitchen of a fraternity or sorority. Working cross functionally, Private Chefs are integral to ensuring that expectations are exceeded for both our chapter partners as well as the members enjoying the experience.
You will collaborate with the clientele to create a balanced and innovative menu, place online food and supply orders through multiple vendors, and use various creative cost-effective techniques to cook crowd-pleasing meals. In addition, you will be responsible for the overall safety & sanitation of the entire food service area, as well as maintaining a positive and professional relationship with all members of the organization you serve.
Your mission will be:
You will be the point person for the kitchen team members and mediate the relationship with the chapter. In addition to the relationship, you will be enthusiastic about executing the program and finding new ways for the chapter to enhance their experience.
Collaborate with client to design a weekly menu
Cook delicious meals in a timely manner in accordance with site agreement
Interact daily with students/clients providing excellent customer service
Maintain product and supply inventory through online ordering
Report financial and other required results electronically
Maintain a weekly established budget
Maintain cleanliness and basic maintenance of kitchen spaces and equipment
Communicate electronically, in meetings, through signage, and interpersonally with the Campus Cooks team and client partners
Who you are:
Someone who is passionate about being organized, delivering first-class service, and:
2 to 5 years kitchen management experience
Minimum one year experience in online ordering with major food vendor
Knowledgeable with operating kitchen machinery and/or culinary tools.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager certified
Experience in cost effective and creative menu development
Culinary degree/certification preferred
Executive Chef experience preferred
You’ll really catch our eye if you:
Knowledge to cook for dietary preferences such as vegetarian/vegan, dairy/gluten-free,
Comfortable with technological tools and web-based applications
Experience leading a team
Expertise in some form of specialty cooking Pastries, sushi, smoking meats, etc.
Who are we?
Campus Cooks are experts in delivering professional staffing and foodservice experience. Since 1995, we have been promoting a stronger sense of dining experience through a superior meal service. Operating coast to coast, we provide support for not only those groups we partner with but also the culinary and service professionals who join our team. While promoting our core values, or our ALPHA, team members can be creative, own their role, and continue to grow both personally and professionally all while cooking at the highest levels of quality for our partners.
What are our Values?
We embrace and encourage team members to live their ALPHA. Our values are at the root of everything that we do.
Always growing personally and professionally.
Living a healthy work and life balance.
Passionate about food and service.
Honesty and respect. Do right for our employees, clients and vendors.
Actively enhancing the customer experience.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time; walk; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be competent with Microsoft Office, Email, and Internet Navigation.
Frequent exposure to heat, steam, fire, extreme cold, sharp objects, mechanical equipment, and noise
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures