Culinary Director

We are seeking a highly skilled Culinary Director to join our team at Chartwells Higher Ed - Worcester Polytechnic Institute. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving food.

The successful candidate will have experience supervising hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action. They will also be responsible for ensuring all food handling, sanitation, and customer service standards are met.

1. Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and other associates engaged in food preparation, cooking, and serving.
2. Ensure all food handling, sanitation, and customer service standards are met.
3. Supervise hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action.
4. Efficiently prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
5. Track food use, waste, and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
6. Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 1 year of previous experience in a similar position.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of quality and safety.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.

We offer a competitive salary range of $20.00 per hour to $23.00 per hour, depending on experience. In addition to a generous salary, we provide a range of benefits, including:

• Opportunities for training and development.
• Retirement plan.
• Associate shopping program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Discount marketplace.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program.

At Chartwells Higher Ed - Worcester Polytechnic Institute, we value our employees and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced culinary professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.