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Elior North America

Executive Chef

Omaha, NE

$72K/yr

College of Saint Mary The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced, motivated executive chef for our Elior Collegiate Dining team in Omaha, NE. As an executive chef, you will have the ...

Elior-Collegiate-Dining

Executive Chef

Omaha, NE · On-site

$72K/yr

College of Saint Mary The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced, motivated executive chef for our Elior Collegiate Dining team in Omaha, NE. As an executive chef, you will have the ...

Elior North America

Executive Chef

Omaha, NE · On-site

$72K/yr

College of Saint Mary The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced, motivated executive chef for our Elior Collegiate Dining team in Omaha, NE. As an executive chef, you will have the ...

Lancer Hospitality

Executive Chef

Omaha, NE · On-site

$65 - $79/hr

College of Saint Mary The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced, motivated executive chef for our Elior Collegiate Dining team in Omaha, NE. As an executive chef, you will have the ...

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Upper Crust Food Service

Sous Chef

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$43K - $58K/yr

Across college campuses, K-12 schools, camps, and Greek housing, our teams bring hospitality to ... Sous Chefs are responsible for supporting the Head Chef in food preparation, management of ...

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sous Chef

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$54K/yr

The Sous Chef will: * Help lead kitchen operations with experience and passion for food service and ... Familiarity with CBORD/NetMenu. * 3 years of supervisory experience within a college/university ...

Davidson Hospitality Group

Executive Chef

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$75 - $110/hr

As our Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing our culinary operations, menu ... College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred * Good working ...

Davidson Hospitality Group

Executive Chef

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$62K - $86K/yr

As our Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing our culinary operations, menu ... College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred * Good working ...

The Cottonwood Hotel

Task Force Executive Chef

Omaha, NE · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

As our Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing our culinary operations, menu ... College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred * Good working ...

The Cottonwood Hotel

Task Force Executive Chef

Omaha, NE

$68K - $94K/yr

As our Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing our culinary operations, menu ... College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred * Good working ...

The Cottonwood Hotel

Task Force Executive Chef

Omaha, NE · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

As our Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing our culinary operations, menu ... College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred * Good working ...

The Cottonwood Hotel

Task Force Executive Chef

Omaha, NE · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

As our Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing our culinary operations, menu ... College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred * Good working ...

Great Western Dining

Cook/Chef

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$17/hr

Cook/Chef Great Western Dining Service at our Southeast Community College - Lincoln location is looking for a skilled Cook/Chef to prepare delicious meals. An excellent cook must be able to follow ...

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What is a college chef?

A College Chef is responsible for preparing and overseeing meals in a college or university dining facility. They plan menus, ensure food quality and safety, manage kitchen staff, and accommodate dietary restrictions. The role often involves balancing nutrition, budget constraints, and large-scale food production. College Chefs may also collaborate with students and faculty to create diverse meal options.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a college chef?

To thrive as a College Chef, you need strong culinary skills, experience in high-volume food preparation, and often a degree or certification in culinary arts or food safety. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, menu planning software, and compliance with health and safety regulations is typically required. Leadership, teamwork, and time management are crucial soft skills for coordinating among kitchen staff and adapting to busy campus schedules. These competencies are vital for delivering consistent, high-quality meals that meet diverse dietary needs within a fast-paced college environment.

What challenges does a college chef face in a campus dining setting?

College Chefs often face the challenge of preparing large quantities of food while maintaining quality, consistency, and accommodating a variety of dietary restrictions and preferences. Workdays can involve managing a team, scheduling staff, and ensuring that all health and safety regulations are strictly followed. The dynamic environment requires flexibility to adjust menus based on seasonal ingredients, student feedback, and special campus events. However, this role offers the opportunity to be creative in menu planning and to impact student satisfaction and well-being directly through nutritious dining options.

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Executive Chef

Elior North America

Omaha, NE

$72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Executive Chef

Job Reference Number: 42465
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite 
Segment: Education
Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining
Location: College of Saint Mary

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced, motivated executive chef for our Elior Collegiate Dining team in Omaha, NE. As an executive chef, you will have the opportunity to prepare delicious, healthy food for guests.  

What you'll be doing:
  • Supervising the quality standards and practices of the food production process, including purchasing, food specifications, meal preparation, service, and sanitation.
  • Developing standardized recipes and utilizing other production tools to ensure food quality and cost objectives are met.
  • Participating in the planning and execution of special events.
What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

  • At least three years of progressive culinary experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft software programs.
  • Experience with budget statements.

Nice-to-haves:

  • Associate's degree in culinary arts.
Where you'll be working:

College of St. Mary

Compensation Range

Compensation for this position is up to $72,000 / year based on experience. 

Our Benefits:
  • Medical (FT Employees)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
  • Paid Time Off 

About Elior Collegiate:

Elior Collegiate Dining is rewriting the rules of campus dining, serving up bold flavors, fresh ideas, and high-impact experiences that fuel student life. We partner with forward-thinking colleges and universities to create vibrant, customized dining programs that spark connection, celebrate culture, and make food a defining part of the college journey.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised  by management as needed.

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About Elior North America

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Elior North America enhances people's lives through culinary innovation and a commitment to providing exemplary service. Our family of companies, with more than 17,000 employees, provides food services and catering to over 1,500 client accounts in five industry segments across the continental United States. We are proud to be the fifth largest culinary management company in the country and excited to be the fastest growing organization in the industry. We focus on three ingredients for success to differentiate Elior from our competitors and position our company as a disruptor in the markets we serve. To support our ingredients for success and drive our mission and values, we need talented team members throughout our family of companies.

Industry

Food and beverage stores

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2008

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