Tufts University
Executive Chef - Dining Services
Somerville, Massachusetts · Senior
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About the role
- Tufts Dining is a self-operated, mission-driven food service organization serving the Medford/Somerville and SMFA/Fenway campuses of Tufts University.
- Tufts Dining is committed to culinary diversity, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility.
- Our menus are thoughtfully crafted to reflect the cultural traditions, lived experiences, and dietary needs of our community.
Responsibilities
- Provide visible leadership in allergy awareness and cross-contact prevention, ensuring that all culinary practices support safe service for students with food allergies and medically necessary dietary restrictions.
- In collaboration with the Corporate Executive Chef and Unit Manager, develop seasonal, cycle, and special menus that reflect student preferences, cultural inclusivity, nutrition standards, and current food trends while supporting Tufts Dining's residential dining model.
- Incorporating best practices for allergy-aware menu planning, sourcing products that meet dietary criteria, and developing creative menu concepts that accommodate special diets without compromising quality or the guest experience.
- Assist in developing and managing the residential dining operating budget, including food and labor cost targets.
- Monitor productivity, staffing patterns, and overtime to ensure alignment with operational and financial goals, including labor needs associated with allergy-safe production and special diet support.
- The Executive Chef leads a unionized culinary team to deliver a high-quality, innovative, and student-centered food program while achieving operational, financial, and sustainability goals that support the residential campus experience.
- Implement and manage unit-specific sustainability initiatives aligned with Tufts Dining goals, including waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and continuous operational improvement.
- Lead ongoing training in allergy awareness, cross-contact prevention, and proper preparation of meals for students with medically necessary dietary restrictions.
- Maintain accurate logs, audits, and records, including documentation related to allergen management, labeling accuracy, and safe handling of special diet meals.
Requirements
- Some travel may be required for training and seminars to advance professional development
- Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
- Strong culinary skills with experience in menu development and large‑scale food production
- Proficiency with food management/production systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Maintain accurate allergen information within systems and ensure that specialty products required for medically necessary diets are sourced responsibly and within budget.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in culinary arts, Food Service Management, Business, or a related field
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Knowledge of FoodPro menu management and Kronos or Time Clocks Plus (or similar food production management and timekeeping systems)
- ACF Certification
- Demonstrated business acumen in financial and human resource management
- Chef Certification
- ACF - Chef Certification
- Work Schedule Requirements:
Compensation
- Minimum $74,000.00, Midpoint $92,500.00, Maximum $111,000.00
- Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity
- generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
- Complete probationary and annual performance evaluations, communicate performance expectations clearly, and administer corrective action in consultation with Human Resources and in compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
Benefits
- This role executes the vision, mission, and standards of Tufts Dining through hands-on leadership, staff development, fiscal responsibility, and strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
- Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with city, state, and University regulations including HACCP, Environmental Health & Safety standards, Food Employee Illness Policies, and sanitation requirements.
Company info
- Joining Tufts Dining means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation, inclusivity, and service excellence.
- Please review the Application Instructions under "What We're Looking For" for specific guidance on submitting your cover letter.
- We deliver high-quality, contemporary, and innovative dining and hospitality services, supported by a central kitchen, to a diverse community of 6500 undergraduates, 2100 graduate students, 2300 staff, 1,038 faculty, administrators and guests.
- As a leader in campus dining we offer a progressive residential dining program focused on culinary excellence, nutrition, and sustainability, an innovative retail dining concepts that reflect global food trends and student preferences and a distinctive university catering program known for its creativity, service, and execution.
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