CHEF (FULL AND PART TIME)

About the role

Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education is seeking immediate hire for full and part-time CHEF positions at Monmouth University. Online applications are accepted. Hours and shifts may vary, including nights and weekends. More details will be provided during the interview.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving food.
• Ensures all food handling, sanitation, and customer service standards are met.
• Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action.
• Efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste, and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils.
• Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
• Helps select and develop recipes and menus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Prior culinary experience is preferred; willingness to train is required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required. A culinary degree is preferred but not required.

Skills

Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety regulations, and kitchen management principles.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pay

$18.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour

Schedule

Days and shifts may vary, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

• Full-time and part-time positions offer:
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.