Catering Sous Chef, UM Campus Dining

University of Montana

  • Missoula, MT
  • $18,875 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
Application instructions are located at the bottom of the page. Please apply directly through the University of Montana's career portal UM Jobs at for positions at the University of Montana – Missoula, University of Montana Western (Dillon), and Helena College.*Do not apply through Indeed.com or use easy apply through Indeed.com*.Staff Vacancy AnnouncementUM Campus Dining invites applications for a Catering Sous Chef to oversee the safe production and presentation of food items from the kitchen.Responsibilities:
  • Audit, manage, and ensure that CBORD recipes are followed
  • Serving Line Worksheets are completed and all leftover food is properly handled
  • Actively train student and classified kitchen staff
  • Envision, create and produce a variety of recipes and menus for Campus Dining
  • Supervise and direct all student and classified employees while in the kitchen
  • May be required to work in other operations across campus as needed
  • Other duties assigned by the Chef De Cuisine
Required Skills
  • Professional management and supervisory experience
  • Experience with high volume food service operations
  • Experience working with a wide variety of food service equipment and ethnic cuisines
  • Experience with display cooking and presenting menus to guests
  • Experience working with college students as employees and guests
  • Experience with effectively training employees
  • Experience with recipe and menu development and production of high-quality food, menus, and dining experience
  • Management ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
  • Experience with food and supply purchasing
  • Experience with receiving, storage, and production of a wide variety of food items
  • Experience in addressing personnel issues and managing conflict
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer skills and experience sufficient to work with the Microsoft Office Suite, Excel spread sheets, and food management systems like CBORD, Computrition etc
Minimum Required Experience
  • Four (4) year degree in hospitality or food service management or a related field, and/or a minimum of two (2) years of chef experience or a two (2) year culinary degree and four (4) years chef experience. Two (2) of those years must be in high volume operations.
  • Leadership and management experience
About UM Campus Dining and UMMission - To advance student success through exceptional dining experiences.Vision – Innovative cuisine to inspire your world.Shared Values and Guiding Principles
  • IMPACT: We commit to local, regional, and global environmental stewardship through sustainable business practices and agricultural economic development in Montana and our region.
  • PARTNERSHIPS: We cultivate collaborative partnerships with our on- and off-campus colleagues in support of the University’s mission.
  • INCLUSIVITY: We respect and celebrate the contributions, rights, and dignity of our diverse employees and guests.
  • GUEST SERVICE: The people we serve are our guests. We will exceed our guests’ expectations.
  • EXCELLENCE: We exhibit passion, professionalism, integrity, loyalty, responsiveness, fiscal responsibility and innovation. We affirm, cultivate and value our employees through professional development.
The University of Montana is a flagship, R1 research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
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Position DetailsPosition Title:Catering Sous Chef (Culinary Services Supervisor II)Position Number:102210Department:Work Schedule:Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week),Shifts varies upon event needs, 12 months/yearSalary:$18.875/hrUnion Affiliation:FOCUS-MFPEProbationary Period: Six months minimum:Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan,partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.How to ApplyApplication Deadline: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.A complete application Includes: * Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
  • Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
  • Three (3) Professional References – names and contact information
*Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.Required SkillsRequired Experience

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