Catering Chef Supervisor

Catering Chef Supervisor
Job no:
11135
Work type:
Full Time
Location:
Providence, Rhode Island
Categories:
Staff/Administration, Campus Dining, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based
Summary
Oversees the daily back of house (BOH) operations for catering events on campus
Essential Job Functions
Supervises and assists with setting up the kitchen at events, producing catering food and breaking down the kitchen for events
Follows standardized recipes and procedures to cook food, set up/ stock food stations and garnishes food for display, as appropriate for service
Utilizes appropriate cleaning procedures for assigned duties so that products are acquired, maintained, and stored according to university policy and health code regulations
Maintains food safety and operational logs
Adjusts recipes and food preparation, as needed, according to guest request and specifications
Prepares inventory lists, as needed, for food stations
Works closely with assistant cooks, as needed, with food preparation, cooking and storing of food according to specs and standards
Operates assigned kitchen equipment, including cleaning and sanitizing
Assists cooks, as needed
Manages and aids in the full execution of all events including; the set up and breakdown
Loads and unloads catering vehicles for campus events
Supervises the BOH kitchen operations for all catering events including; cooking food, as needed
Oversees the food preparation for events
Works closely with other members of the department to maintain event fluidity
Oversees the successful execution of catering menus
Maintains all sanitation and appropriate food safety standards established by the university
Maintains the proper storage and rotation of ready-made food products complying with appropriate food safety standards
Reconciles all Banquet Event Orders (BEO) received from the university’s events department
Monitors the departmental budget
Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures.
Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Experience cooking in a commercial setting or other related experience
Obtain and maintain food safety managers certification approved by conference for food protection
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Ability to work days, evenings and weekends
Please Note:
Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.
Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Advertised:
04 Jun 2026
Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: