Chef de Cuisine

Company: Princeton University
Location: Princeton
Posted on: August 30, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewPrinceton University invites applications for the position of Chef de Cuisine for the Department of Campus Dining. The Chef de' Cuisine will plan and manage service, food production, preparation, presentation and financial reporting within the Department of Campus Dining in conjunction with an executive chef. The Chef de Cuisine will be required to work in various locations across business groups depending on departmental needs in order to advance the Campus Vision for the Future of Dining. Background:Campus Dining, a division of University Services, is a dynamic and progressive culinary organization responsible for the food program management in residential dining halls, retail venues, and catering across campus. The residential dining program consists of seven colleges, the graduate school, and a kosher facility. Catering offers the campus community a broad range of services including high profile receptions, full-service dinners, catering delivery service, and a newly developed food truck, which currently offers two separate menus. The retail dining program consists of seven cafes, a food gallery located in the Frist Campus Center, a convenience store, Prospect House - the University's faculty and staff club, Palmer House - a nine-bedroom guest house, and athletic concessions. Nutrition and sustainability are important initiatives of Campus Dining. Menus provide options for a healthy diet and promote well-balanced meals. Campus Dining also operates an Allergy Awareness program to assist guests with special dietary needs. In addition, through Campus Dining's Sustainability Initiative, thoughtful consideration is given to the broader context of social and environmental issues surrounding food production, distribution, and preparation. The Campus Dining food program is culinary driven based on culinary principles of healthy and sustainable menus. The food program focuses on scientific research, innovative menu concepts, and food and ingredients. Menus are globally inspired and plant-centric, which celebrate cultural diversity and discovery. Campus Dining's Culinary Council and a team of Food and Beverage professionals develop unique memorable experiences for our students, faculty, and staff. Campus Dining's vision for the future engages our campus community in activity-based learning. Our guiding principles are: Team and People: to inspire our team of hospitality professionals.Service Excellence: to deliver excellence in food and beverage service and production.Efficiency and Effectiveness: to continually develop innovative solutions that are fiscally responsible while being sustainable for our community, health, well-being, and the environment.ResponsibilitiesPIcd07d2cb38e1-25660-35420742

Keywords: Princeton University, Trenton , Chef de Cuisine, Hospitality & Tourism , Princeton, New Jersey