Catering Chef

Williams College, London • Williamstown, MA

1d • $31 - $33

About The Position

Join our dedicated Dining Services team at Williams College! We are excited to announce an opening for a full-time Catering Chef who will organize and oversee the day-to-day operations of all Faculty House meals and catering functions on campus. Pay: Pay ranges from $31.00 - $33.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Schedule: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week, 12-month) with an initial schedule of forty hours weekly year-round. Work schedule may vary to include evenings and weekends as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Culinary Degree from an accredited university, college, or culinary association preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a similar culinary management position in retail, manufacturing, or education services.
• Excellent time management, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively and enthusiastically in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to relate to customers and staff effectively, working as part of a team or independently.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand, and remain active for long periods.
• Serve Safe and/or HACCP federal guideline certification is necessary.
• Ability to drive a catering truck is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, produce, organize, and supervise a wide variety of catered events and special venues on campus, considering the preferences of a diverse community and understanding various ethnic dishes, vegetarian, vegan, and religious cuisines for menu development.
• Ensure all food items on the service line are accurately labeled for food allergens, generated from FSS utilizing Net Nutrition and Bartender program.
• Utilize Lean Path Waste Reporting System daily for pre-consumer waste.
• Meet regularly with the Director of Catering, Executive Chef, and Senior Operations Manager to coordinate production and staffing needs for large catering and campus student events.
• Monitor the unit’s FY forecasted budget for food, labor, and direct expenses.
• Review PeopleSoft reports weekly and analyze monthly financial reports and expenditures.
• Forecast menus and order supplies timely using CBORD/FSS System, ensuring proper food storage per MA Food Code and maintaining inventory levels not greater than two weeks.
• Adhere to uniform and personal hygiene standards set forth by Williams Dining Services at all times.
• Maintain current BBP and MSDS training.
• Establish daily/weekly cleaning schedules for the unit kitchen and assign staff responsibilities.
• Supervise major cleaning during pre-established dates.
• Assist the manager in developing and fostering a professional kitchen staff team, ensuring customer and staff relations are addressed in accordance with Williams Dining Services Conflict Resolution Policy.

Benefits

• This full-time position is eligible for Williams College’s robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness.
• We are deeply committed to our employees, providing tuition assistance, excellent benefits, and a warm and welcoming professional environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager