ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES:
Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.
Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the University by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community. The department has an annual operating budget of over $350M, operates 24/7/365, and oversees a $3B asset portfolio comprising a 7 million sq. ft. physical plant across the campus. In the autumn quarter of the 2021-22 academic year, R&DE will return to providing housing for over 13,000 students and dependents, serving meals at 17 dining halls, 12 retail locations, and operating athletic concessions and conference operations. Additionally, R&DE comprises 900 FTE staff in the following divisions: Student Housing Operations, Stanford Dining, Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries, Stanford Conferences, Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects, and a team of R&DE strategic business partners: Finance & Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Strategic Communications.
“Students (Customers) First” is the mantra of R&DE and our strategic goals reflect our commitment to delivering quality and excellence to our constituents every day. In R&DE, “Excellence is defined by aligning our strategic goals and performance with our vision.”
ABOUT STANFORD DINING, HOSPITALITY & AUXILIARIES (SDHA):
R&DE Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries (SDHA), a division of Residential & Dining Enterprises, is a best-in-class dining and hospitality program serving over 25,000 meals a day by over 900 staff in over 100 locations, including 9 dining halls, 31 self-op row house dining, 7 co-op dining, 4 suite dining, 4 branded concepts, athletic dining, a kosher kitchen, late night dining at Lakeside, 8 cafes, 12 vendor partner programs, 1 commissary production kitchen, a pub, 3 markets, a sweet shop, 7 catering operations, Schwab Executive Dining, 5 athletic concession venues, and 2 teaching kitchens, SDHA also oversees the Stanford Food Institute, the Stanford Flavor Lab, the campus BeWell community gardens, the Stanford Food Pantry, and a staff training and development center.
Fully On-Site: This role is designated as essential and requires incumbents to report to work onsite. Telecommuting is not available for this role.
JOB PURPOSE:
Oversee all culinary-related activities of a food service operation and have responsibility for a single unit's systematic performance. Work in conjunction with the unit's designated food service manager to meet revenue and expense goals.
CORE DUTIES*:
- Responsible for overseeing daily operations of the pastry department and training staff on a wide variety of techniques and skills.
- Innovate and create new product offerings adhering to standards of food quality and service.
- Develop seasonal menu items.
- Ensure pastries and desserts are completed within production goals.
- Monitor and maintain quality of all products and presentation.
- Perform recipe and menu planning by ensuring recipes are built to specification, maintaining inventory and production standards, and ordering specialty food items for menus.
- Ensure health and safety standards are met by establishing and delivering food safety and hygiene programs and performing real-time training for staff.
- Perform business optimization activities by leading and making unforeseen inventory and operational changes to maintain production and meet operational needs, maintaining inventory on a larger production scale which involves purchasing, receiving counting, and depleting stock, monitoring, managing, and controlling food and waste costs, inspecting and maintaining kitchen equipment, controlling labor expenses through effective scheduling, work assignments and budgeting, and providing input on forecasting and strategic budgeting.
- Promote effective employee and staff relations by evaluating, leading, motivating, coaching, and providing corrective action for the kitchen's food production area employees.
- - Other duties may also be assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Accredited college program or degree, preferably specializing in a culinary program, or combination of education and relevant experience. Five years of culinary management experience directing a large staff/multi-meal plan location/large volume cooking.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to execute creative menu development.
- Ability to champion innovative ideas and concepts by utilizing cutting edge trends and maintaining current industry standards.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to harmoniously and professionally oversee and work with co-workers and supervisors.
- Ability to operate computer equipment and food and beverage computer systems.
- Ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.
- Understanding of local, state, and federal health and sanitation laws.
- Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language.
- Understanding of basic training techniques.
Certifications and Licenses:
- ServSafe CA Certification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Constantly stand, walk, chop and mix.
- Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50.
- Ability to see food presentation and taste all types of food (glutens, dairy, all protein, vegetables, and starches).
- - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Scheduled days and work hours may vary based on operational need.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
The expected pay for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Why Stanford is for You:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriches the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.