Dining Services Executive Chef

Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska's economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation and sick leave pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive staff discounts
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• And much more!

The Dining Services Executive Chef serves as a member of the dining leadership team with responsibility for the culinary leadership of multiple dining centers and will serve as a member of the Dining Culinary team.

The Dining Services Executive Chef will:

• Participate in the centralized planning, implementation and evaluation of the overall Dining Services programs.
• Provides oversight for planning of all master menus and special event menus within the dining halls.
• Assists with the development of and ensures compliance with operational budgets, assuring that fiscal goals are met.
• Responsible for leading and fostering a team of staff, in a diversity-valued organization, to serve and support customers in the university environment.
• Directs the menu planning process ensuring that all menus meet the needs of customers and within the production, personnel and cost restraints of the operation.
• Serves as a representative of Dining Services on University, Divisional and Department committees, ensuring that the vision and direction of the department is in line with the goals of Student Life.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals can participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination