Job Title: | Residential Dining Chef |
| Physical Location: | Kent Campus - Kent OH |
Salary: | $53015 - $62693 |
Basic Function: | To manage culinary meals in residential dining facilities on Kent Campus. Residential dining encompasses two location feeding approximately 7200 meals daily. Reports to Campus Executive Chef or designated supervisor. |
Additional Basic Function if applicable: | Not applicable. |
Examples of Duties: | Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following: Manage culinary needs at Kent Campus locations; provide and ensure proper food quality. Supervise assigned area personnel to include hiring training scheduling etc.; develop and conduct training programs; monitor and evaluate employee performance. Manage and control inventory; order products supplies and equipment as necessary. Ensure compliance with local state and federal health safety and sanitations laws and regulations; monitor food preparation procedures. Develop and implement production standards; ensure compliance with standards. Develop plan and cost menus that fit within fiscal budget; develop new recipes menus and concepts within the reseidential locations for standard cycles special events andthemed meals. Work collaboratively with campus Culinary Services managers Senior Managers RD & unit chefs supervisors and other stakeholders. Perform related duties as assigned. |
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable: | Not applicable. |
Minimum Qualifications: | Associates degree in Management Hotel/Restaurant Management or relevant field or degree from a recognized culinary institute; four years progressively responsible culinary experience in a catering or food service operation. Typically works an 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule but must be able to work flexible hours to includeevenings and weekends as needed. OR Six years comparable related professional culinary experience in catering or food service operations. Typically works an 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule but must be able to work flexible hours to includeevenings and weekends as needed. License/Certification: Food Service Management Certification from Ohio Health Department or the ability to obtain certification within three months of hire. Knowledge Of: Local state and federal laws and regulations related to food service operation Budgeting Menu management Inventory control Personal computer applications Skill In: Written and interpersonal communication Ability To: Provide leadership and direction Communicate effectively. Work flexible hours to meet student body needs Write nutritionally balanced and cohesive menus that are diverse authentic and meet the needs of campus and generational trends; is plant focused offers variety includes made-to-order stations and food cooked from scratch. |
Preferred Qualifications if applicable: | None. |
Assessments: | Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments |
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: | Moderate work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others and step into production to execute events on a regular basis. Incumbent may be required to assist with catering events on and off campus in addition to concession events and the food truck. |
Working Schedule: | Monday - Friday 10 AM - 7 PM |
Additional Information: | Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind. Must pass a security check.
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