Executive Chef & Menu Plan Spec-Duke Dining Services

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Nature of Responsibilities:

Responsible for the culinary oversight of Duke Dining Services. The position is responsible for budgeting, cost control and a comprehensive menu program for the department. The position also has the responsibility for the oversight of all culinary training; special functions; food quality; safety, sanitation and the supervision of the culinary staff.

Specific Duties:

Serve as the Head Executive Chef for Duke Dining Services, responsible for planning all menus to include recipes and portion specifications in accordance with recommendations from students, faculty and staff.

Oversee food purchasing, inventory, quality and quantity of supplies and establish controls to minimize food and supply waste.

Manage the planning, scheduling, supervision of work in assigned areas to ensure proper distribution of assignments, adequate manning and facilities for performance of duties, and prompt and efficient preparation of foods to meet the menu requirements.

Maintain and administer standards for food production to include; food handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, safety, and employee hygiene in compliance with appropriate and procedures and related health regulations.

Oversee activities relates to catering and special events provided throughout the University; including culinary instruction and the demonstration of culinary techniques at designated events.

Ensure food production quality standards are met and amounts are sufficient to meet expected needs; work with dieticians to develop a variety of meal programs to provide numerous healthy choices to the diverse campus population.

Plan and conduct meetings with staff to ensure compliance with practices, and policies and to keep employees abreast of current changes and standards; Identify and analyze training needs and design and implementation programs to address deficiencies.

Design meal programs to support specialty areas on campus; to include but not limited to kosher meals, vegan meals, allergen friendly foods and other options to support the diversity of the Duke Campus.

Stay abreast of trends and patterns within the industry and make recommendations for changes to the Dining program.

Manage budgetary decisions related to the efficient running of the culinary operations in Dining Services. Develop budgetary recommendations based on fiscal requirements; ensure compliance with established budget; implement appropriate action to eliminate any budget variances.

Manage various personnel functions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, grievances, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules.

General Qualifications:

Work requires communication, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, food service management, or a related culinary degree.

Experience:

Work requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary management experience. Prior experience working in a bargaining unit setting preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires communication, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, food service management, or a related culinary degree.

Experience

Work requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary management preferred. experience. Prior experience working in a bargaining unit setting

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