Culinary Supervisor - UVA Athletics - University of Virginia S&E

About the role

The Culinary Supervisor is responsible for ensuring, preparing and assisting in the preparation of food to be served complying with all sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards established for production and execution procedures. Culinary Supervisor will be hands on at Sports & Entertainment events throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all food production in all areas of food service.
• Assist with developing menus and creating recipes.
• Set up the concessions stands for success prior to all events.
• Assist in food production in the concession stands during events and food is being produced according to recipes and standards.
• Ensures cooks are performing up to Aramark standards and providing support as needed.
• Ensures that Aramark standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas.
• Establishes controls to minimize food waste.
• Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.
• In coordination with Management develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs.
• Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
• Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained.
• Interacts with food and beverage management to assure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of guests and clients.
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality.
• Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Assist in development and implementation of new programs.
• Optimizes food and labor costs.
• Assists with the implementation of culinary skills training programs.
• Leadership development of culinary and utility personnel.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of culinary experience.
• Experience in concessions/events preferred.
• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, committees, suppliers, members, and employees.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Pay

The Hourly rate for this position is $26.00 to $28.00.