Hillel at Virginia Tech is seeking to hire a part-time (about 25 hours a week) head chef to manage a grab and go meal plan in the Kitchen each week of the school year and weekly dinners for 50-100 students in addition to 4 major holiday meals a year. Chef will supervise a prep cook, manage their schedule, make sliced deli meats in-house using recipes prepared by current chef, manage ordering with food distributors and maintain inventory. In addition, chef is responsible for preparing one catered dinner a week on Friday evenings with support from a student intern and a dishwasher. Dinner is served at 6:30PM each week. Kitchen is Kosher, supervision is provided by our Rabbi Beryl Trauth-Jurman and training in Kosher will be provided.
This position will provide a unique opportunity to see and participate in the operations of the New River Valley's only commercial Kosher kitchen. Roughly 15 hours a week will be dedicated to preparation, ordering, and managing the grab-and-go meal plan. About 10 hours a week will be preparation for the weekly Friday night dinner. Additional hours available for major holiday catering events. Position has off University breaks including winter break and summer, at least 1 week preparation will be required at the start of each semester.
Responsibilities
- Manage staff preparation of Kosher meal plan sandwiches Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, fill in if staff is absent, have ingredients prepped and ready for assembly
- Labeling and Delivery to VT production services Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 9am, must have vehicle that can fit a large cooler.
- Dishwashing, spraying off dishes and operating a commercial dishwasher, operating a standard 3-sink sanitizing station
- Sweeping, mopping, and cleaning drains
- Additional deep-clean tasks
- Preparation of weekly Friday night dinners for 50-100
- Additional events throughout the year (4 holiday meals, Hanukkah formal, Passover meal plan, and picnics), coordinate wait staff and volunteers for events
Requirements
- This position requires the ability to stand for several hours at a time, bend at the waist repeatedly, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and lift up to 20 lbs overhead
- ServSafe food manager license required, we may pay for certification on a case-by-case basis
- Some physical accommodations may be possible on a case by case basis.
- Must complete Kosher online training course.
General Qualifications
- Commercial kitchen/food handling experience is required.
- Attention to detail, organization, and excellent attendance is a must
- Ability to work Friday evenings and deliver Sandwiches 3 days a week at 9am
- Supervision experience
- Experience managing inventory and food ordering
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs.
Please submit your resume highlighting relevant experience to be considered for this position.
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
Work Location: In person
