Executive Chef

Be Creative…with Creative Dining Services! Creative Dining Services at the Dordt University campus is currently seeking an Executive Chef. As the culinary expert, the Executive Chef works within the Dining Services Department to ensure high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious foods are being provided throughout the operation. The Executive Chef is part of the Dining Services Management team that works professionally together to make sure the needs of the customer, client, staff, and colleagues are met. Core Responsibilities of the Executive Chef: Standardizes the production of menus and recipes to ensure quality is offered at all times. Supervises and coordinates culinary activities in all operations. Makes food purchases and controls inventory in a fiscally responsible manner. Establishes food quality standards; participates in Food Committee meetings. Participates in hiring, training, scheduling, time keeping, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions of kitchen staff. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Culinary Arts Degree or a minimum of five years cooking experience ServSafe certification Management experience, preferred Membership to the American Culinary Federation, preferred We Offer: Competitive pay, performance bonus opportunities, and paid holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) with a company match Paid time off Free Dordt Event/Recreation Center Pass Why Creative Dining Services? Creative Dining Services partners with college, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers and K-12 schools and camps to provide a different kind of hospitality and facility management services experience – one that’s fun, innovative, and focused on your community. Why? Because that’s how it should be. Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Shift: Day shift Experience: Leadership: 3 years (Required) Culinary: 5 years (Required) Recipe and Menu Prep: 5 years (Required) Food Allergen: 5 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Sioux Center, IA 51250 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Sioux Center, IA 51250: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person