Job DescriptionAssist in leading and directing staff and overseeing daily meal production in a large university dining center under the guidance of the Executive Chef and/or Chef de Cuisine, as well as other management personnel. Ensure recipes are prepared to the highest standards of quality, taste, creativity, presentation, and variety. Responsibilities include aiding in menu execution, maintaining customer relations, upholding safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring equipment maintenance. Additionally, contribute to the training and development of employees.Required Qualifications• Knowledge of kitchen and food service operations & basic math.• Leadership of staff, schedule production, food shipping and receiving guidelines, recipe management, preparation, kitchen and shop setup, merchandising, presentation, & maintenance.• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and public.• Ability to handle multiple tasks & serve high volume/quality in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Qualifications• Knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office & automated food inventory systems.• ServSafe certification, HACCP certification.Pay Band2Appointment TypeRegularSalary InformationSalary $38,480/year, minimum pay positionReview DateOpen until filled.Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive communitydedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicinecollege, Graduate School , andHonors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including theInnovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerousExtension offices andresearch centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contactAnna ****** regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.About Student Affairs:Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto ofUt Prosim(that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all studentsExperience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing ourAspirations for Student Learning . If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!About Dining Services:Virginia Tech has built a reputation for outstanding dining. Our dining program stays at the leading edge of national trends.Customers report high overall satisfaction and appreciate the variety of dining options available on campus. Recent customer comments such as "I brag about our food service to my friends and family" illustrate that the Virginia Tech students share our pride in the dining program.Dining Services serves approximately 7.5 million meals per year.Total on-campus sales of $71.2 million annuallyCurrent national brand annual gross sales of over $9.5 millionLargest single employer on campus, employing over 2,200 people.Approximately 19,000 dining plan holders with debit-style plans that can be used in any of the dining centers.
