Overview Tufts Dining is a self-operated food service provider managing a comprehensive collegiate dining program on the Tufts University Medford/Somerville and SMFA/Fenway campus, delivering high quality, contemporary and innovative food and hospitality services to meet the various needs of students, staff, faculty, administrators and visitors in a fiscally responsible manner.
Our team provides a progressive resident dining program as well as innovative retail services, and a distinctive university catering program serving a campus community comprised of 6500 undergraduates, 2200 graduate students, and 2300 staff, faculty and administrators.
What You'll Do The Chef Manager for Central Culinary Services reports to the Director of Dining Operations.
They will be responsible for the food production of prepared retail products, bakery products, and the bulk production of ingredients to support dining operations. They will be responsible for the effective management of kitchen, food production stations, culinary operations, and support staff in Central Culinary Services for the timely and proper delivery of these products to the various units on the Medford/Somerville and SMFA campuses. The Chef Manager will provide leadership in the areas of food preparation, menu and recipe development, quality control, sanitation, food-borne illness prevention, inventory control, production forecasting and food and supplies ordering. They will assign work according to production demands; schedule production to meet established deadlines; ensure recipes are accurate, correct and are followed precisely; utilize inventory and resources appropriately; ensure quantity and quality of finished product; evaluate taste, texture and appearance of finished product, review sub-quality product prior to shipping and analyze and recommend solutions to production or quality problems. They will assist maintaining all record keeping for a HACCP plan that is on file with the Somerville BOH for the reduced oxygen packaging of soup production. They will also work in collaboration with the Chef Manager to ensure all production changes are anticipated and forecasted for in a fiscally responsible manner. They will supervise hourly staff and provide coaching and training to ensure the highest level of quality control and service. The Chef Manager will ensure that production deadlines are met and that products aree proficient with FoodPro software. They will be expected to become proficient with FoodPro software. They will be responsible for compliance of department quality standards, program goals, financial targets and all Tufts University and Dining Services policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Basic Requirements: 5-7 years supervising staff in a high-volume food production operation Associates Degree in the Culinary Arts or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience Computer competence including familiarity with food management/production systems and Microsoft Office Some travel required for training and seminars to advance professional development Preferred Qualifications: ServSafe Certification ACF Certification Certificate of Allergen Awareness Training Special Work Schedule Requirements: This is an on-site position Pay Range
Minimum $57,900.00, Midpoint $72,450.00, Maximum $87,000.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range. About Tufts University
This is Tufts.Tufts is a student-centered research university with a constellation of world-class schools encompassing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning programs. Across the university, students satisfy their intellectual curiosity, jump-start rewarding careers, and unlock bright, promising futures. Through rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to civic engagement and leadership, our community of students, faculty, and staff collaborate across four Massachusetts campuses to build a brighter world (Medford/Somerville, Grafton, Boston-Chinatown, and Boston-Fenway).Our employees light the way. Tufts develops innovative solutions for the most complex global challenges of our time through teaching, research, and an unparalleled investment in civic engagement. In administration and operations, in dining centers and in labs, every employee plays a role in our mission for a better, brighter world.At Tufts, the work you do matters. So do you.Enjoy flexible and remote opportunities, innovative benefits, and an inclusive, welcoming, collaborative culture that supports you. Develop your skills. Take classes. Advance your career. ... Do work that makes you proud in a community you love. All while taking great care of yourself and the people who matter most.We're all in on creating an anti-racist culture of belonging.Across Tufts, we've deepened our commitment to making the university a truly inclusive place. Where every member of our community contributes and feels like they belong. Where diverse perspectives are seen as our strength, and great ideas are always heard. In offices, labs, classrooms, and beyond, we're doing this work together, knowing it is the foundation of our mission to create a brighter world.An innovative university needs resourceful people who make things happen.Here, collaboration isn't just a buzzword, colleagues actually care, and community means everything. Sound appealing? Come join us. Choose a campus and find the role that fits you. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.See the University's Non-Discrimination statement and policy here If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at or at . Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at Show more
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