Sous Chef

About the role

The University of Georgia seeks a Sous Chef to join our team. As a highly skilled food preparation worker, you will assist the chef in preparing a wide variety of dishes and lead other employees to complete assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of the dining commons kitchen and production areas to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-efficient food production and service to customers.
• Be attentive and proactive in customer service.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with customers, staff, and vendor representatives.
• Supervise activities of assigned staff, including student, full-time, and supervisory employees.
• Assist in the supervision and coordination of all efforts of dining commons student Culinary Team.

Requirements

• Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and skills in food quality, food safety, and food preparation are needed.
• Ability to manage and coordinate the food production for a large volume dining hall operation.
• A basic knowledge of PC’s and/or food production software.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of safe food handling in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the methods of practice of food preparation.
• Ability to adapt standard recipes as requested by variations in quantities requested.

Qualifications

• Move loads up to 50 lbs, unloading and stocking products; perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30 lbs; perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder, possess hand and finger coordination; reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel; and work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors.
• Work long hours standing.

Skills

• Manage and coordinate the food production for a large volume dining hall operation.
• A basic knowledge of PC’s and/or food production software.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of safe food handling in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the methods of practice of food preparation.
• Adapt standard recipes as requested by variations in quantities requested.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible
• Full Time
• 40 hour work week
• Hours and schedule may vary and include evenings and weekends.

Pay

• $18.269231 - $19.469999 / hr; Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

• 40 hour work week
• Hours and schedule may vary and include evenings and weekends.

Contact Information

Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Kevin Statham
Recruitment Contact Email: kstatham@uga.edu

Posting Specific Questions

• Are you willing to walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, bend, and squat frequently, work with hands above head, and work from an standard and/or extended ladder or other raised surface throughout your shift?
• How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
• Describe experience and knowledge related to facilities operations, supervision and leadership.
• Are you available to work evenings until 11:30pm?
• Are you available to work weekends?
• Do you have a valid Driver's License?
• How did you hear about this job opportunity?

Applicant Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References with Contact Information
• Cover Letter