Private Chefs

Row House Personal Chef ($30.88/hr) and Chef Assistant Positions ($22.87/hr)

Chef - ~$30.88/hour DOE benefits

See below — fax resume to 650-433-5453

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Student Organized Services, Inc. contracts private chefs at Stanford University to serve 28 “Row Houses” spread throughout campus which employ private chefs operating residential kitchens, usually buffet-style. We are constantly accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of chef. Student Organized Services Inc. requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID19, health exemptions are allowed.

These jobs entail cooking lunch and dinner for approximately 38-60 students Monday through Friday. These are sought-after jobs and require of the chef maturity, culinary skills with a versatile menu, and consistency of quality. Work is offered approximately 33 weeks out of the year, from mid September (start Sept 18) to mid-June with nice vacation perks. We offer health (Kaiser Silver), dental (Beam Dental PPO ), and 401(k) benefit options. Each kitchen team consists of a chef and chef assistant/“hasher”.

We are seeking chef applicants who can:

1) Prepare healthy and delicious menus of great variety in batch

2) Ordering and receiving of supplies and sundry items within given budget

3) Self manage with assistant

4) Work fast and in a timely manner - menus require variety (main entree, vegetarian/vegan alternative, attention to allergens, side dishes, starch, dessert)

5) Able to lift 60 pounds

6) Clean and sanitize kitchen and work areas

7) Network with residents and other chefs for menu planning and seasonality

Big plusses:

1) Bake fresh breads

2) Prepare most foods from scratch

3) Prepare desserts from scratch

Assistants must:

1) Be able to lift 60 pounds

2) Demonstrate decent knife skills

3) Dishwash, stock, prep food, prepare salad bar, fruit trays, etc.

4) Clean And Sanitize “house” dining room, kitchen, dining areas, and kitchen storerooms

Applicants should have a working knowledge in a variety of culinary themes, as the student clientele expects a healthy variety.

Please reply to this posting by emailing or faxing a resume containing at least three verifiable references.

Santa Clara County Food Manager’s Certification required for chefs (or within 30 days of start)

Santa Clara County SB 602 - Food Handler Cards a major plus for all (or within 30 days of start)

Student Organized Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.88 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 3 years

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees are required to be vaccinated, wear masks, and may be subject to weekly testing for COVID.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stanford, CA 94305: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31 - $-1