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Seasoned Executive Chef needed for a small private liberal arts university in Fayette, IA (one hour from Cedar Rapids or Waterloo.) Enrollment is 900 with approximately 425 students on the board plan. Position requires high end culinary and menu development skills to meet the needs of the university. The Executive Chef will work within budgeted targets and will work closely with Catering, Retail and Resident Dining for all food production needs. The ideal candidate will have: A culinary degree - college/university culinary and culinary management experience - experience with on-line ordering - experience with food management systems - experience training and leading a culinary staff - experience with catering food production and presentation - computer skills - experience with safety and sanitation - good client relations skills.



Position Summary:

Designs, supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel in the largest accounts or in an account requiring a highly skilled Executive Chef. This position is recognized as the technical expert, teacher and trainer for other chefs and cooks within the account. Selects and develops recipes and other items for clients. Develops menu, implements and trains HACCP, oversees/purchases food, establishes production levels and inventory controls, interviews and hires new chefs, manages/controls food cost issues and offer solutions, may train other chefs outside account. May cook selected items, and plan or price menus. Typically has chefs and cooks reporting to this position.

Basic Education Requirement:

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Basic Management/Supervisory Experience Required:

3 years of lead/supervisory/management experience

Basic Functional Experience Required:

4 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. You may substitute 1 additional year of experience for each year of education below the basic requirement above as long as you possess a high-school diploma or GED.Position Posting Title: Executive Chef 3 

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