Chef de Cuisine - Dietrick

About the role

Aid in the supervision and management of a university dining center under the guidance of the assistant director. Responsibilities include executing the menu, budget, staffing plans, customer interactions, safety, and sanitation. Supervise, counsel, train, and develop employees. Ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Maintain high levels of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu, budget, and staffing plans.
• Counsel, train, and develop employees.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain high levels of customer service.
• Prepare recipes and ensure food quality, taste, creativity, presentation, and variety.
• Handle multiple tasks and serve a high volume in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Education: Certified nutrition, sanitation, hospitality management, culinary training, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Prior experience with menu planning, preparation, setup, presentation, and pricing; supervisory experience in a high-volume food service establishment.
• Skills: Knowledge of commercial kitchen and food service operations; computer proficiency (Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook).
• Other: Demonstrated customer service skills; experience with automated scheduling and inventory systems; eligibility for CWC and ServSafe certifications.

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited culinary program with AOS degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Supervision and management experience in a high-volume, multiple-item menu food service establishment.
• Skills: Knowledge of computers, customer service, and supervisory abilities.

Skills

• Knowledge of commercial kitchen and food service operations.
• Experience with menu planning, preparation, setup, presentation, and pricing.
• Supervisory and management experience in a high-volume, multiple-item menu food service establishment.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and serve a high volume in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Varied work schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and as needed for good customer service.

Pay

$47,000 - $56,900/year and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Variated to include nights, weekends, holidays, and as needed for good customer service.

Additional Information

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