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Campus Executive Chef jobs are open across university dining, corporate campus foodservice, and healthcare campuses, at every level from sous chef and kitchen manager to executive chef and director of culinary, with specializations in menu development, large-scale production, and nutrition compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF-University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma- CHICKASHA, OK
Reports To: Director Dining Services
Salary: $65,000-$70,000
Other Forms of Compensation: $7,500 relocation assistance, excellent benefits, 401K match, Holiday Pay and PTO
Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.
Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.
Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!
Job Summary
FRESH IDEAS is hiring an energetic and growth-minded CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in CHICKASHA, OK . In this leadership culinary role role, you will manage and lead a team of employees and you will be responsible for excellent campus dining, client relationships, and talent development. Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for leading the kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.
Chickasha provides a slower pace of life with a lower cost of living than many larger cities, while still offering easy access to OKC for bigger-city amenities, entertainment, and travel connections. For someone relocating for a university or campus dining role, it offers the chance to make a visible impact in a supportive academic environment while enjoying a more balanced and affordable lifestyle.
The food scene in Chickasha is rooted in Oklahoma comfort food and local flavor. You’ll find classic diners, barbecue, Tex-Mex, and family-owned restaurants that give the town a warm, authentic feel. Chickasha is home to the famous Festival of Lights, one of Oklahoma’s most beloved holiday attractions, as well as community events, local shops, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Nearby attractions include hiking and fishing areas around central Oklahoma, and easy day trips into OKC for museums, concerts, professional sports, and nightlife. Relocating to Chickasha means embracing a friendly, community-oriented lifestyle where you can enjoy meaningful work, affordable living, and a comfortable balance of campus energy, local charm, and access to larger-city opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs
Preferred Qualifications:
A.S. or equivalent experience
Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Extensive catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experiences
Hands-on chef experience a must
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
ServSafe certified - highly desirable
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FreshIdeas.pdf
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.
Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF-University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma- CHICKASHA, OK
Reports To: Director Dining Services
Salary: $65,000-$70,000
Other Forms of Compensation: $7,500 relocation assistance, excellent benefits, 401K match, Holiday Pay and PTO
Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.
Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.
Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!
Job Summary
FRESH IDEAS is hiring an energetic and growth-minded CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in CHICKASHA, OK . In this leadership culinary role role, you will manage and lead a team of employees and you will be responsible for excellent campus dining, client relationships, and talent development. Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for leading the kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.
Chickasha provides a slower pace of life with a lower cost of living than many larger cities, while still offering easy access to OKC for bigger-city amenities, entertainment, and travel connections. For someone relocating for a university or campus dining role, it offers the chance to make a visible impact in a supportive academic environment while enjoying a more balanced and affordable lifestyle.
The food scene in Chickasha is rooted in Oklahoma comfort food and local flavor. You’ll find classic diners, barbecue, Tex-Mex, and family-owned restaurants that give the town a warm, authentic feel. Chickasha is home to the famous Festival of Lights, one of Oklahoma’s most beloved holiday attractions, as well as community events, local shops, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Nearby attractions include hiking and fishing areas around central Oklahoma, and easy day trips into OKC for museums, concerts, professional sports, and nightlife. Relocating to Chickasha means embracing a friendly, community-oriented lifestyle where you can enjoy meaningful work, affordable living, and a comfortable balance of campus energy, local charm, and access to larger-city opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs
Preferred Qualifications:
A.S. or equivalent experience
Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Extensive catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experiences
Hands-on chef experience a must
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
ServSafe certified - highly desirable
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FreshIdeas.pdf
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in campus executive chef jobs.
- Five or more years of high-volume foodservice or institutional kitchen management experience
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Demonstrated experience managing and scheduling large culinary teams
- Proficiency in menu development, cycle menu planning, and nutritional compliance
- Experience managing food and labor costs within defined budget targets
- Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Campus Executive Chef Job Search
Tailor your resume to volume metrics
Campus executive chef roles manage feeding hundreds or thousands of people daily, so your resume needs concrete production numbers: covers per meal period, number of stations managed, and annual food budget under your control. Hiring managers scan for scale, not just titles.
Highlight compliance and allergen credentials
Campus dining operators are required to meet strict allergen disclosure and dietary accommodation standards. List any ServSafe Manager, allergen awareness, or HACCP certifications prominently, since many job postings filter applicants by these credentials before a human ever reads the resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists campus executive chef openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings tied to contract cycles
Major campus foodservice operators renew dining contracts in spring and late summer, which is when most executive chef openings go live. Focusing your search during those windows puts you in front of roles before they're flooded with applicants.
Prepare a portfolio of your menu development work
Bring documented examples of rotating menus, allergen matrices, or sustainability initiatives you led to your interview. Campus dining directors look for evidence that you can build academically appropriate menus at scale, not just execute someone else's cycle.
Negotiate start date around dining calendar gaps
Campus kitchens run on academic calendars, so there are natural low-volume periods between semesters. If your offer is in December or May, you have real leverage to request a start date that lets you onboard before the next meal-service surge begins.
Campus Executive Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most campus executive chefs?
The most active employers for campus executive chefs right now are Chartwells Higher Education, Aramark, and Fresh Ideas Management, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Oklahoma, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract foodservice management companies operating university and corporate campus accounts tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many campus executive chef jobs are remote?
About 0% of campus executive chef openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of this role requires physical presence in a dining facility. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote flexibility are menu planning, vendor negotiations, and nutrition program oversight rather than day-to-day kitchen operations.
How do you become a campus executive chef?
Start by building a foundation in high-volume cooking through institutional kitchens, catering operations, or hotel banquet departments. Move into sous chef or kitchen supervisor roles to develop team management and scheduling skills, then pursue a ServSafe Manager certification. Gain experience with cycle menu development and food cost tracking before applying to executive chef positions at universities or campus dining operators.
Can I get hired as a campus executive chef with limited experience?
Breaking in without direct campus dining experience is possible if you can demonstrate transferable high-volume skills from hotels, catering, or healthcare foodservice. Focus on roles titled junior executive chef, resident dining chef, or catering chef at smaller institutions, where hiring managers weigh your production capacity and team leadership ability more heavily than a campus-specific background.
What does the campus executive chef interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from HR or a dining services director, followed by an in-person interview with the food and nutrition leadership team. Many institutions add a practical component where you prepare a sample menu or cook a tasting meal for evaluators. Final-round candidates often meet with campus stakeholders such as residence life staff or student representatives before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to campus executive chef jobs?
You can find and apply to campus executive chef jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from universities, corporate campuses, and institutional dining operators across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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