College of Food Innovation & Technology Operations Coordinator

Overview

Summary Assists with the supervision and coordination of culinary operations managed by culinary departments.

Diversity & Inclusion Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle  students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

• Develops the curriculum for recreational (non-credit) culinary programs and oversees its implementation
• Distributes work assignments, monitors progress and provides guidance, as needed, to other department staff
• Assists with potential student employee’s bench tests and evaluations
• Provides assistance with the daily operations of the department
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree earned by, or prior to, May 15, 2026
• Moderate amount of experience working in culinary, event planning, operations or other related experience
• Obtain and maintain food safety managers certification approved by Conference for Food Protection

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the job posting is closed.

This is a two-year term position; candidates are expected to work as a Manager in Training (MIT) for the two-year period while completing a Master’s Degree.