Chef, Kosher Dining

Responsibilities

• Prepare menus, cook, and serve meals for Shabbat dinners, Jewish holidays, and special events
• Support the launch of kosher à la carte dining options on campus
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Serve as primary contact for food and kitchen supply vendors
• Coordinate ordering and purchasing with the Operations Manager
• Maintain food and supply inventories
• Maintain a clean and organized kosher kitchen per Hillel standards
• Manage student employees and oversee setup and teardown for meals and events

Requirements

• Experience working in a kosher kitchen preferred
• Experience catering large-scale events and special dietary needs
• Proven ability preparing meals for 10 to 100 guests
• Required food safety certifications and permits for City of Kent and Portage County
• Strong multitasking and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with students, volunteers, and staff
• Excellent organizational skills

Benefits

• Part-time non-exempt position starting at $26.50/hour, commensurate with experience
• Flexible schedule averaging 21–28 hours per week during the academic year
• Occasional hours exceeding 28 during Jewish holidays
• Work with a supportive team on a beautiful campus

About the Company

Hillel at Kent State University is the foundation for Jewish life at Kent State and the University of Akron, serving 1,250 Jewish students. The Cohn Jewish Student Center is an 11,000-square-foot facility in the heart of campus and the first Hillel building at a state school. Hillel at Kent State partners with Jewish Federation of Cleveland and other regional organizations to inspire students to make enduring commitments to Jewish life.