Head Chef

The Theta Beta chapter of Tri Delta at University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Head Chef who will plan and prepare all meals provided at the chapter facility while maintaining and operating a clean, sanitary and safe kitchen in order to create a premier living experience for Tri Delta's collegiate members.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced chef who is comfortable adjusting for dietary restrictions and can take responsibility for leading a small kitchen staff to provide a continental breakfast bar, hot lunch and dinner for 68 residents and 1 House director.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about your work, and love contributing to a tight-knit community, we would love for you to apply!

• Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Seasonal 
• Location: On-site  
• Supervised by: House Director 
• Supervises: Sous Chef, Kitchen Assistant, and several Dining Assistants

Why work for Tri Delta? 

• Excellent work environment and mission driven culture
• Daytime working hours to be confirmed with supervisor
• Typical schedule: 40 hours a week. Monday-Friday 9am-6pm with a midday break.
• Paid vacation & holidays - 40 hours per semester 
• Benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, & vision), retirement, & life insurance  
• Work only when the university is in session

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:   

• Kitchen Management 
  • Provide safety, security, and emergency support for the kitchen environment and its employees 
  • Communicate, promote and oversee compliance with all local, state and federal large kitchen and food safety laws and procedures. 
  • Promptly notify the house director of any maintenance problems or unsafe conditions in or around the kitchen 
  • Oversee the stock of food and kitchen supplies 
  • Ensure that planned meals are nutritiously balanced and healthy, and accommodate residents or meal plan participants with food allergies or specific dietary requirements 
  • Thoroughly check and store food and supplies that are delivered to the facility and promptly remit any purchase orders or purchase receipts from the food vendor to the house director 
  • Supervise all kitchen staff in the joint preparation of meals 
• Administrative/General Responsibilities 
  • Collaborate with the house director to facilitate the planning and management of the operations budget for the kitchen 
  • Observe kitchen and chapter rules, as determined by the chapter and house director 
  • Refrain from the use of alcohol or drugs in and around the chapter territory 
  • Maintain a professional relationship with all chapter members and residents, employees, and volunteers 

• 5 years of related experience
• Possesses a specialty or advanced certification in culinary arts or equivalent experience
• Possesses experience in large scale meal planning and kitchen management.
• Possesses staff relations, customer service, and safety standards skills.
• Preferred ServSafe Certified
• Possesses skills to operate a computer including web browsing, email, and Office products.
• Ability to speak and read English
• Meet specified physical requirements of lifting no more than 40 lbs, standing on the tile floor for long periods of time, and use of hands to handle and control tools.
• Ability to model, teach, and promote Tri Delta’s employee values
• Ability to use proper discretion and independent judgment in carrying out the primary roles and responsibilities of the position.

Important Considerations

• We do require successful completion of a background check and drug test. If this is a concern, please discuss it with the hiring team during your first interview. 
• Tri Delta does NOT use AI or algorithm based tools in our hiring process. 
• Please note that Tri Delta's offices will be closed for Tri Delta's Convention and Independence Day (June 24th - July 5th). We welcome applications during this period! We will review your applications and answer questions about the positions when we return July 6th. 

Tri Delta’s employees are called to kindness, appreciate each other’s unique abilities, and value diverse perspectives. We welcome candidates with a wide range of experiences, identities and viewpoints. At Tri Delta, we don’t just accept differences–we celebrate and support the diverse backgrounds and skills of our employees and believe that they make us stronger. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

Salary : $32 - $36