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Executive Chef

Creative Dining Services
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeSioux Center • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in culinary operations management, including menu development, food safety, and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance kitchen culture and maintain high standards in food quality and production efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Culinary Arts DegreeServSafe CertificationMenu DevelopmentCulinary Team LeadershipFood Safety Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and oversee culinary operations across the campus
  • Coordinate food production, staffing, and execution to high standards
  • Lead, coach, and develop kitchen team members through hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and ongoing development
  • Build a positive, accountable, and collaborative kitchen culture
  • Oversee menu development, recipe execution, production planning, and food presentation
  • Establish and maintain standards for food quality, taste, presentation, nutrition, and food safety
  • Oversee food purchasing, inventory, production volumes, product standardization, and food and labor costs
  • Partner with culinary and Dining Services leadership to identify and develop high-potential employees
  • Ensure recipes and menus are consistently executed and communicate with the Creative Dining Services Home Office regarding production recipes and menu changes
  • Monitor food consumption and production needs to minimize waste and maintain budgetary goals
  • Maintain accurate production records and organized kitchen operating systems
  • Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and the kitchen remains organized, safe, and sanitary
  • Participate in Food Committee meetings and collaborate with campus partners to improve the dining experience
  • Partner with Dining Services leadership to meet the needs of students, clients, staff, and colleagues
  • Identify opportunities to elevate the culinary program and make the account a showcase for Creative Dining Services

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Culinary Arts degree or equivalent culinary education and experience
  • Minimum of five years of professional cooking experience
  • ServSafe certification
  • Strong knowledge of food preparation, production, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
  • Ability to lead a culinary team with confidence, accountability, and a positive approach
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Previous culinary management or Executive Chef experience preferred
  • ServSafe Allergen certification preferred
  • Experience with menu development, purchasing, inventory management, recipe standardization, and cost control preferred
  • American Culinary Federation membership preferred
  • Experience leading and developing culinary teams in a high-volume food-service environment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement with company match
  • Generous PTO policy
  • DailyPay earned wage access
  • Significant discounts with partner companies
  • Access to pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Food PreparationProduction PlanningRecipe StandardizationInventory ManagementCost Control
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationOrganization SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam DevelopmentPositive Leadership
Tools & Technologies
Kitchen Equipment MaintenanceProduction Records ManagementSanitation Practices
Certifications & Qualifications
ServSafe Allergen CertificationAmerican Culinary Federation Membership
Industry Keywords
High-Volume Food-Service EnvironmentCulinary OperationsFood Quality StandardsDining ServicesCulinary Program Development