Chef (Unclassified)

About the role

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below. We are seeking a Chef to work under direction of the Residence Manager and a Primary Chef to assist with work involved in food preparation, storage, purchasing and service, does related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Primary Chef to plan, coordinate, and execute daily meal preparation for both the private living quarters and the residence's common and entertaining areas.
• Ensure all culinary operations are performed efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, sanitation, safety, and presentation.
• Perform food preparation, kitchen organization, and oversight of daily kitchen operations, including inspecting work areas, maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Provide on-the-job guidance to staff involved in food preparation, service, kitchen setup, cleanup, and proper care of culinary equipment.
• Plan menus and modifications to accommodate dietary preferences, nutritional requirements, seasonal availability, and budget considerations.
• Prepare food and household supply requisitions for review and processing by the Residence Manager.
• Cooking and purchasing of food, beverages, and culinary supplies for daily household needs, family meals, and special events.
• Maintain proper inventory practices, including receiving, labeling, storing, rotating, and monitoring food and kitchen supplies to ensure freshness, quality, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain recipe manuals, test new recipes, document successful menu items, and track frequently requested meals and event menus.
• Coordinate food presentation and service for family meals, meetings, receptions, and special events held throughout the residence.
• Support expense tracking and documentation for appropriate reimbursement and maintain accurate purchasing records.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of professional experience relevant to the position.

Preferred Skill Set

• A degree in Culinary Arts, or Certified Personal Chef, Certified Food Protection Manager, or Certified through ServeSafe.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Benefit Leave (Unclassified Vacation Plan)
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program
• Telework
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Tax Savings Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Residency

All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.