Director of Culinary Services

2 months ago


Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States Steamboat Mountain School Full time

The Steamboat Mountain School is searching for a culinary professional to lead our upper campus, grades 9-12, dining program. The school's kitchen is known for an innovative, healthy, fresh and unique menu. The kitchen team are often the most popular individuals on staff and will have the opportunity to interact with students as both a dining service and also leading fun cooking activities. The culinary team can expect to serve between meals daily between breakfast, lunch and dinner during the school year.

Essential duties and responsibilities

  • Work closely with Dean of Students, Head of School and DFO on development of campus meal schedules and culinary philosophy
  • Develop and publish weekly menus for lunch and dinner service that take into consideration nutritional and dietary needs as well as a variety of food preferences
  • Work with the Dean of Students and the Director of Finance and Operations to plan and service community dinners as well as special event meals
  • Organize, plan and lead meal preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner services which will be open 7 days a week during the academic year.
  • Work with administration on planning and preparation of meals for large events
  • Promote a positive and friendly atmosphere with students, faculty, guests and staff
  • Manage the kitchen staff work schedules
  • Manage all food orders and deliveries
  • Manage the kitchen budget in conjunction with with Director of Finance and Operations
  • Potentially lead kitchen elective class or other student activities
  • Organize and schedule kitchen cleaning, ensuring all health and safety standards are maintained.
  • Meet with the County health inspector and ensure the school kitchen passes all inspections and code requirements
  • Responsible for the sanitary condition of the kitchen and kitchen storage areas
  • Manage the delivery, set up, service and clean up of meals for off site special events and functions
  • Follow all policies including MSDS, safety, and sanitation Qualification Requirements
    • 3-5 years of restaurant leadership experience
    • Culinary school training preferred but not required
    • Extensive work experience in busy restaurant kitchens and/or catering and special events
    • A love of food and an interest in working with students
    • A collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively with colleagues
    • Interest in working a diverse and varied schedule
    • Well organized with great attention to detail
    • A high level of integrity, accuracy and work ethic
    • Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary
    • Sense of humor, optimism, and possess a growth-mindset
    • Must successfully complete a background check
    • Current ServSafe Manager certification or willingness to acquire asap

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