Be a part of the College Fresh team and unleash your culinary creativity as a College Fresh Chef!

Job Description

Share your passion for food and showcase your talent for creating delicious meals as a member of the College Fresh team. As a College Fresh Chef, your creativity will know no bounds! You'll have the freedom to manage your own kitchen, design diverse and exciting menus, and work closely with our valued partners. We're seeking a candidate who exemplifies our core values of passion, integrity, support, client-focus, and communication. Are you the secret ingredient we're looking for? Apply today!

Essential Functions

• Order, stock, prepare, and serve food to residents at designated College Fresh accounts.
• Prepare all menu items, maintaining the kitchen and food service areas to meet the highest quality standards and public health guidelines.
• Develop and submit weekly menus to the menu-sharing system in advance, as directed by management.
• Manage the food service budget, organize, and submit invoices as directed by management.
• Maintain complete and legible copies of all receipts using the company expense tracking system.
• Receive inventory, stock supplies, and adhere to all management, client, state, and local cleanliness and sanitation regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent College Fresh professionally by addressing client needs, requests, and concerns promptly, professionally, and courteously.
• Assist the Regional Manager with subordinate staff hiring and training as needed.
• Prepare occasional special event meals (recruitment, homecoming, etc.), as required.
• Perform routine tasks like dishwashing, mopping, and garbage removal, as needed or in the absence of dedicated staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and/or agreed upon with the Regional Manager.

Work Environment

This role operates in a kitchen environment with equipment such as ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, coffee machines, steamers, mixers, and chef's knives. The employee will be frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met to perform essential job functions: Occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift (up to 30 pounds), bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items. The position requires standing for extended periods.

Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain a current ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate or equivalent from a nationally recognized program.
• Must adhere to all College Fresh policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must maintain proof of individual auto insurance as required by the company's safe driver policy.

College Fresh participates in E-Verify for all new hires. For questions regarding this process, please contact College Fresh Human Resources at eeconnect@collegefresh.net.

• Exceptional work/life balance (limited late nights & weekends!)
• Competitive pay
• Eligible for up to 160 hours per academic year of paid vacation
• Health insurance (employer shared premium), dental insurance, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick leave
• Paid Parenting Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Covered costs for food handler training and certification

• Culinary Arts degree and/or a minimum of 2 years of catering experience
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation, kitchen management, and menu planning
• Leadership skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current Servsafe Food Protection Manager certificate
• Excellent customer service skills
• Familiarity with public health guidelines
• Budget management and organizational skills