Summer Kitchen Lab Manager

We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Maintain the kitchen calendar (published on the FST Brightspace Shell) and schedule kitchen use – co-ordinate between classes, CRAFT, student projects, various clubs, and approved events. 

Manage clean up and maintain the organization/signage of the licensed kitchen – this should be done with the full support of key users as well as members of FST cohorts, faculty, and staff.  The cleaning of the space is a shared obligation that is an oversight responsibility of the manager. 

Supervise the washing/folding of towels on a weekly or as needed basis as scheduled. 

Once trained – Provide an established orientation to users on equipment (three-compartment sink, combi-oven, how to light-pilot light on oven, ice cream machine, sanitizer maintenance etc.)   

General record keeping:  Document (shared spreadsheet) food safety certificates/training to manage who has the credential (one person must be certified during kitchen use), track who has had a kitchen orientation, maintain par stock and chemical inventories, log repairs and desired future purchases of small wares or equipment.   

Establish a presence on the Food Studies Brightspace shell to build out community resources and consistent clear expectations of policies, procedures, expectations, and ongoing classes & events. 

Keep a log of duties/hours to monitor the work needed to manage the space. 

Foster an inclusive environment and fair space usage to help develop the kitchen lab as a key campus resource. 

Must hold or be willing to work towards food safety credentials (such as ServSafe – training and materials provided) and welcome continued food safety training.  Culinary and kitchen management experience highly desired. 

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.

Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.