We are looking for a talented and charismatic Head Chef to lead a top notch dining experience in an academically oriented student environment. This person is tasked with creating and executing menus that our residents are excited about on a daily basis and directing their team to live up to high standards in creating healthy, delicious meals that utilize both plant based and traditional cooking.

Our vision is to provide a dining program that:

• Will be recognized as one of the best reasons to live at The Collegian.
• Gives residents genuine excitement at meal-times.
• Is recognized for use of high quality products; healthy and innovative menus; convenience; variety; cleanliness; and friendliness.
• Excels in communication and teamwork and demonstrates caring, respect, and appreciation for all staff, students, and guests.
• Greatly enhances the community at The Collegian.

Job Summary:

Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, creatively manage daily food operations at privately owned student living, feeding 19 meals per week to approximately 45-50 residents. Because residents will be eating in the café day in and day out, the Head Chef must be skilled in planning and preparing a wide variety of foods to create interesting, exciting, nutritious meals. Required experience includes: “front of the house” operations, personnel supervision, preparation of nutritious menus for normal palates and those with dietary restrictions, food and supplies ordering, budgeting, and “hands-on” cooking. The Head Chef reports to the Building General Manager.

Job Skills and Requirements:

• Proven work experience
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is desirable
• Hands-on experience in planning menus with a variety of interesting foods
• Knowledge of a wide range of nutritious recipes
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Possess a friendly, courteous respectful disposition.
• Ability to manage a team and delegate tasks and create a positive work environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Speak and write clearly with staff and residents.
• Computer communication
• Ability to learn and grow.

Responsibilities:

• Hire, supervise, schedule, and train kitchen staff
• Prepare menus based on seasonal availability and emphasizing nutrition
• Prepare dishes for residents with specialized diets - vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and food allergies.
• Order and receive food and supplies
• Maintain a fully-stocked kitchen inventory
• Prepare and adhere to a food budget
• Supervise and share in food prep and cooking
• Comply with safety and cleanliness standards
• Schedule and oversee maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances
• Interact with residents and respond personally to resident suggestions, questions and complaints.

Compensation:

• $60k to $75k DOE
• 6-7 weeks of paid vacation per year (Academic Breaks)
• Health Insurance
• PTO accrual

About The Collegian:

The Collegian is a private student community located directly across the street from the University of Oregon. The atmosphere is far more personable than a large residence hall or apt complex. It offers services that make it an ideal place to live for those seeking academic success. More about The Collegian here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoS3ndVIMy4

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 7 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Café
• Casual dining restaurant
• University
• Upscale casual restaurant

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eugene, OR 97401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 10 years (Required)
• Cooking: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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