Director of Culinary Experience and Hospitality 

Hillel at Dartmouth College

Role Overview

Hillel at Dartmouth College is seeking a reliable, organized, and collaborative Director of Culinary Experience and Hospitality to support our campus Jewish community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking, working in a communal kitchen, and mentoring student chefs in a warm, mission-driven environment.

The Director of Culinary Experience and Hospitality is responsible for preparing kosher meals during the week, supporting student chefs in preparing Shabbat dinner, and leading food preparation for large Jewish holidays and special events. The director plays a key role in ensuring that meals are prepared safely and thoughtfully, in accordance with kosher standards, while fostering a positive learning environment for student chefs.

This position reports to the Assistant Director and collaborates closely with student leaders and professional staff.

Schedule

We estimate the role will typically require 20 hours per week across three days (usually Monday, Thursday, and Friday). This position is currently part-time, with the potential to grow based on interest and organizational needs.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Culinary Leadership: Design and execute seasonal, high-concept kosher menus for Jewish holiday meals, Monday and Thursday evening dinners, Saturday lunch, and other high-profile special events. Ensure high-quality, delicious, and nutritious meals are consistently served, and advance high hospitality standards. 
• Shabbat Dinner: Support the weekly Shabbat Dinner by providing hands-on professional mentorship to the student culinary team. 
• Curate Daily Excellence: For Monday and Thursday dinners and Saturday lunch, the Director serves as the primary cook.
• Uphold Kosher Standards: Under rabbinic supervision, serve as the primary line manager for kosher food preparation during all Hillel meal production, ensuring all kitchen activities align with the religious and communal requirements of the Roth Center.
• Professionalize the Supply Chain: Manage the procurement process, including placing food orders, maintaining inventory, and coordinating with vendors to ensure efficient deliveries.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Comfort working in a fast-paced communal kitchen. Experience in commercial kitchens, dining services, or food service is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and volunteers.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.

Preferred (but not required)

• Experience cooking in a kosher kitchen.
• Experience mentoring or supervising students.
• Familiarity with Jewish holidays and communal meals. 

What You’ll Receive

• $30 - $35/hour based on experience 
• Access to professional development opportunities to support your growth, including culinary training and kosher food‑service education
• Open workspace in a hospitable and comfortable building with a talented team of professionals who enjoy their work

About Hillel at Dartmouth

Hillel at Dartmouth is a vibrant, student‑centered hub that enriches the lives of Jewish students of all backgrounds through warm community, rich Jewish learning, and a deep connection to Jewish life, culture, and Israel.

Every week, students gather at the Roth Center for Shabbat dinners, Jewish holiday celebrations, and everyday meals that turn food into an expression of community, tradition, and creativity.

Through student‑led initiatives and staff mentorship, Hillel at Dartmouth helps students shape their own Jewish journeys and create welcoming spaces for friends of all backgrounds.

Today, Hillel at Dartmouth regularly connects with nearly all of Dartmouth’s approximately 400 Jewish undergraduates, many of its 200 Jewish graduate students, and a diverse group of non‑Jewish students who join for meals, programs, and community.

The Roth Center for Jewish Life is located in the heart of the campus. The Roth Center offers the stunning Alperin/Kirsch Sanctuary, an open space that hosts dining, meetings, and religious services; the impressive Koreman Library; the fully functional Rauch Kitchen and stocked snack pantry; offices and classrooms; and two student lounges (Lappin and Rosen). The Upper Valley Jewish Community, a regional synagogue, is also housed in the Roth Center.

About Hanover, New Hampshire

Are you looking for a place to live and work that perfectly balances nature, culture, and community? If so, consider Hanover, New Hampshire. Hanover is a charming college town located along the Connecticut River in the scenic Upper Connecticut River Valley. Hanover offers a variety of recreational opportunities, such as hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, and golfing. The town also boasts a vibrant arts and entertainment scene, with museums, theaters, galleries, and festivals. Hanover has been rated among the best places to live in America by CNN and Money magazine, thanks to its high quality of life, excellent schools, low crime rate, and friendly people. Hanover is located 2 hours from Boston, 3.5 hours from Montreal, and 4.5 hours from New York City, with a range of convenient transportation options. If you are looking for a rewarding career in a beautiful and dynamic town, Hanover is the place for you!

Hillel at Dartmouth is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.