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Requisition # 2024-18866
Date Posted 1 week ago(4/11/2024 12:45 PM)
Princeton University invites applications for the position of Chef de Cuisine for the Department of Campus Dining.  The Chef de’ Cuisine will plan and manage service, food production, preparation, presentation and financial reporting within the Department of Campus Dining in conjunction with an executive chef. The Chef de Cuisine will be required to work in various locations across business groups depending on departmental needs in order to advance the Campus Vision for the Future of Dining. Background:Campus Dining, a division of University Services, is a dynamic and progressive culinary organization responsible for the food program management in residential dining halls, retail venues, and catering across campus. The residential dining program consists of seven colleges, the graduate school, and a kosher facility. Catering offers the campus community a broad range of services including high profile receptions, full-service dinners, catering delivery service, and a newly developed food truck, which currently offers two separate menus. The retail dining program consists of seven cafes, a food gallery located in the Frist Campus Center, a convenience store, Prospect House – the University’s faculty and staff club, Palmer House – a nine-bedroom guest house, and athletic concessions. Nutrition and sustainability are important initiatives of Campus Dining. Menus provide options for a healthy diet and promote well-balanced meals. Campus Dining also operates an Allergy Awareness program to assist guests with special dietary needs. In addition, through Campus Dining’s Sustainability Initiative, thoughtful consideration is given to the broader context of social and environmental issues surrounding food production, distribution, and preparation.  The Campus Dining food program is culinary driven based on culinary principles of healthy and sustainable menus. The food program focuses on scientific research, innovative menu concepts, and food and ingredients. Menus are globally inspired and plant-centric, which celebrate cultural diversity and discovery. Campus Dining’s Culinary Council and a team of Food and Beverage professionals develop unique memorable experiences for our students, faculty, and staff. Campus Dining’s vision for the future engages our campus community in activity-based learning. Our guiding principles are:  - Team and People: to inspire our team of hospitality professionals.- Service Excellence: to deliver excellence in food and beverage service and production.- Efficiency and Effectiveness: to continually develop innovative solutions that are fiscally responsible while being sustainable for our community, health, well-being, and the environment.
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2024-18864
Date Posted 1 week ago(4/10/2024 4:33 PM)
Campus Dining is committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors by nourishing them to be their healthy best while caring for the environment. If you are a cook by profession, love working with top ingredients, are a student at heart, and believe that community engagement happens around food, we’d love to hear from you! We welcome team members who share our passion for serving and caring for our community through exceptional dining experiences. In collaboration with our campus partners, we craft culinary programs that deliver unique memorable experiences. Campus Dining brings together expertise in culinary, wellness, sustainability, procurement and hospitality to develop innovative programs in support of our diverse community. Our award-winning food program is based on scientific and evidence-based principles of healthy sustainable menus that are prepared by our culinary team with high-quality ingredients. We invite you to be part of our dynamic culinary team, grow as an individual and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything. The Cook will prepare the food requirements of the daily menu with concern for quality, appeal, presentation, cleanliness, safety, and cost. Responsible for maintaining the kitchen in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion. Starting  Hourly Rate $22.06 Why work at Princeton?- Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick time, and 11 University holidays)- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Benefits (Effective on your first day)- Employee Child Care Assistance Program- Employee Tuition Assistance- Children’s Educational Assistance Plan (Up to a $20,000 tuition grant for college)- Continued Career Development & Growth Opportunities- Commuter Benefits Program (50% Transit Subsidy/NJ Transit Bus Pass/Carpool)- Free Uniforms & Meals- Retiree Medical Plans- Employee Referral Program- Earn up to $500 Bonus- Culinary Boot Camp   PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE VIDEO DOES NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL DUTIES OF THIS POSITION.
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2024-18848
Date Posted 1 week ago(4/8/2024 7:53 PM)
Campus Dining invites applications for a food service worker in our Rocky College , a residential college at Princeton University.   The food service worker is responsible for cold food preparation, setting dining areas, serving food, bussing tables, garbage disposal, ware-washing and sanitation procedures. Starting Hourly Rate $20.57 Princeton University Benefits: Helping You Thrive Our comprehensive benefits package features an array of programs and resources to help care for you and your family, such as:- Paid time off (including vacation, sick time, and 11 University holidays)- Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment- Employer contribution of 9.3% to your Princeton University Retirement Plan- Career development opportunities, such as the SEIU Summer Transfer Program- Employee Child Care Assistance Program, Children’s Educational Assistance Plan, and Staff Educational Assistance Plan- Commuter Benefits Program and Employee Referral Program- Physical, mental, and financial wellness appointments on site at our Employee Wellness CenterMore Impact Than You Can Imagine  Campus Dining is committed to the success of our diverse community by nourishing Princeton students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors with healthy, high-quality ingredients. If you believe that community engagement happens around food, we invite you to join our dynamic culinary team, grow as an individual, and make an impact in a place where people, quality, and value mean everything.  PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE VIDEO DOES NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL DUTIES OF THIS POSITION. 
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Part-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2024-18811
Date Posted 1 week ago(4/8/2024 3:32 PM)
Campus Dining invites applications for a food service worker in our Yeh/West College , a residential college at Princeton University.   The food service worker is responsible for cold food preparation, setting dining areas, serving food, bussing tables, garbage disposal, ware-washing and sanitation procedures.  Princeton University Benefits: Helping You Thrive Our comprehensive benefits package features an array of programs and resources to help care for you and your family, such as:- Paid time off (including vacation, sick time, and 11 University holidays)- Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment- Employer contribution of 9.3% to your Princeton University Retirement Plan- Career development opportunities, such as the SEIU Summer Transfer Program- Employee Child Care Assistance Program, Children’s Educational Assistance Plan, and Staff Educational Assistance Plan- Commuter Benefits Program and Employee Referral Program- Physical, mental, and financial wellness appointments on site at our Employee Wellness Center Starting Hourly Rate $20.57 More Impact Than You Can Imagine  Campus Dining is committed to the success of our diverse community by nourishing Princeton students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors with healthy, high-quality ingredients. If you believe that community engagement happens around food, we invite you to join our dynamic culinary team, grow as an individual, and make an impact in a place where people, quality, and value mean everything.   PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE VIDEO DOES NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL DUTIES OF THIS POSITION.
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Part-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2024-18795
Date Posted 2 weeks ago(4/1/2024 9:40 AM)
Campus Dining is committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors by nourishing them to be their healthy best while caring for the environment.  We welcome team members who share our passion of serving and caring for our community through exceptional dining experiences.  In collaboration with our campus partners, we craft culinary programs that deliver unique memorable experiences.  Campus Dining brings together expertise in culinary, wellness, sustainability, procurement and hospitality to develop innovative programs in support of our diverse community.  Our award-winning food program is based on scientific and evidence - based principles of healthy sustainable menus that are prepared by our culinary team with high-quality ingredients.  We invite you to be a part of our dynamic culinary team, grow as an individual and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything.  The Residential Food Service Worker provides customer service within the parameters of departmental standards with regard for speed of service and customer satisfaction. S/he will be responsible for all levels of customer service, prepare the food requirements of an established menu with the concern for quality, appeal, presentation, sanitation, safety and cost. S/he will also be responsible for maintaining the kitchen and stations in a clean, safe and orderly fashion.  Starting Hourly Rate $20.98  Why work at Princeton?- Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick time, and 11 University holidays)- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Benefits (Effective on your first day)- Employee Child Care Assistance Program- Employee Tuition Assistance- Children’s Educational Assistance Plan (Up to a $20,000 tuition grant for college)- Continued Career Development & Growth Opportunities- Commuter Benefits Program (50% Transit Subsidy/NJ Transit Bus Pass/Carpool)- Free Uniforms & Meals- Retiree Medical Plans- Employee Referral Program- Earn up to $500 Bonus- Culinary Boot Camp  PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE VIDEO DOES NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL DUTIES OF THIS POSITION. 
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2022-16050
Date Posted 1 month ago(3/20/2024 3:32 PM)
Princeton University invites applications for the position of Assistant Manager, Catering Department of Campus Dining. Chartered in 1746, Princeton currently has enrolled approximately 7,900 students and employs approximately 6,100 benefits eligible employees. As a research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching. Interdisciplinary work is vital to Princeton and is reflected in a full spectrum of academic programs. Campus Dining is a dynamic and progressive culinary organization responsible for the food program management in residential dining halls, retail venues, and catering across campus. The residential dining program consists of six colleges, the graduate school, and a kosher facility. Catering offers the campus community a broad range of services including high profile receptions, full-service dinners, catering delivery service, and a newly developed Food Truck, which currently offers two separate menus. The retail dining program consists of seven cafes, a food gallery located in the Frist Campus Center, a convenience store, Prospect House—the University’s faculty and staff club, Palmer House—a nine-bedroom guest house and athletic concessions. Nutrition and sustainability are important initiatives of Campus Dining. Menus provide options for a healthy diet and promote well-balanced meals. Campus Dining also operates an Allergy Awareness Program to assist guests with special dietary needs. In addition, through Campus Dining’s Sustainability Initiative, thoughtful consideration is given to the broader context of social and environmental issues surrounding food production, distribution, and preparation. The Campus Dining food program is culinary driven based on culinary principles of healthy and sustainable menus. The food program focuses on scientific research, innovative menu concepts, and food and ingredients. Menus are globally inspired and plant-centric which celebrate cultural diversity and discovery. Campus Dining’s Culinary Council and a team of Food and Beverage professionals develop unique memorable experiences for our students, faculty, and staff. Campus Dining’s vision for the future engages our campus community in activity-based learning. Our guiding principles are:- Team and People: to inspire our team of hospitality professionals.- Service Excellence: to deliver excellence in food and beverage service and food and beverage production.- Efficiency and Effectiveness: to continually develop innovative solutions that are fiscally responsible while being sustainable for our community, health, well-being, and the environment.
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining
Requisition # 2024-18394
Date Posted 3 months ago(1/23/2024 12:23 PM)
Campus Dininginvites applications for a food service worker in our Retail Operations Units.   The food service worker is responsible for cold food preparation, setting dining areas, serving food, bussing tables, garbage disposal, ware-washing and sanitation procedures. Starting hourly rate: $20.57 Princeton University Benefits: Helping You Thrive Our comprehensive benefits package features an array of programs and resources to help care for you and your family, such as:- Paid time off (including vacation, sick time, and 11 University holidays)- Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment- Employer contribution of 9.3% to your Princeton University Retirement Plan- Career development opportunities, such as the SEIU Summer Transfer Program- Employee Child Care Assistance Program, Children’s Educational Assistance Plan, and Staff Educational Assistance Plan- Commuter Benefits Program and Employee Referral Program- Physical, mental, and financial wellness appointments on site at our Employee Wellness CenterMore Impact Than You Can Imagine  Campus Dining is committed to the success of our diverse community by nourishing Princeton students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors with healthy, high-quality ingredients. If you believe that community engagement happens around food, we invite you to join our dynamic culinary team, grow as an individual, and make an impact in a place where people, quality, and value mean everything.  PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE VIDEO DOES NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL DUTIES OF THIS POSITION.
Department
Campus Dining
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Food Services and Dining

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