Job Description
Assist in the supervision and day to day operations of West End kitchen under the direction of the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine. Responsibilities include assisting with food procurement, execution of menu plan, staff relations, safety and sanitation, and the maintenance of building and equipment. Assist in the supervision of employees to ensure all policies and procedures are followed at a high level of customer service at all times in the dining facility. Assists as needed with the procurement of goods and administration of automated food inventory systems (Food Pro). Assists with food production to ensure recipes and food productions are of the highest standards. Assists with performance plans for salaried staff. Completes performance evaluations for direct reports.
Required Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program with a minimum of an AOS degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Considerable knowledge of commercial kitchen and food service operations including automated food ordering and food preparation.
• Supervision and management experience in a high volume, and food service establishment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and public; excellent supervision and leadership abilities; excellent customer services skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and serve high volume/quality in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated knowledge of computers including Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and automated food inventory systems.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP certification desired.
• Graduate from an accredited culinary program with a minimum of an AOS degree.
• Eligibility of Certified Chef de Cuisine (C.C.C.) or Certified Sous Chef (C.S.C.) through ACF.
• Certified nutrition, sanitation, hospitality management, culinary training, and bakery training preferred.
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary $43,888 - $47,000/year and commensurate with experience
Review Date
September 20, 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.
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Dedicated 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.
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