Catering Chef

Job overview

The Catering Chef role is onsite in Olean, NY, with compensation of $68,000–$75,000 per year. Chartwells Higher Education supports campus dining and catering at Colgate University, with a focus on creating food-centered campus experiences. This chef leads catering and concessions production, preparing and presenting food, coordinating event execution, and supporting the catering team’s growth while maintaining compliance standards.

What you'll do

• Order, prepare, cook, and present food according to approved recipes
• oversee catering production meetings
• execute catering events
• assist with menu planning and cost controls
• roll out culinary programs
• maintain compliance standards
• manage a small front-of-house and back-of-house team
• support the Campus Executive Chef as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

catering chef

catering

concessions

food production

event execution

menu planning

cost controls

team management

olean ny

chartwells he

$68k–$75k/year

evening hours

weekend hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full benefits, paid time off, 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, wellness programs, paid parental leave, and other listed benefits.

Why this role

42-week position with summer layoffs; evening and weekend hours are included for event execution.

About the employer

Chartwells HE is hiring for this role. Industry: Caterers. Sector: 72.