Sous Chef

Overview

Under the direction of the Executive Chef as well as the Chef de Cuisine, the Sous Chef prepares meals and coordinates and assists in prep work. Assists in managing and mentoring cooks and other part-time food service workers in the The Junction. Assist in ensuring proper sanitation, production and quality control for The Junction Promotes and exemplifies Dining Services’ Mission of “Creating an Excellent College Experience” as well as our PREDICT Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate production for The Junction Kitchen, serving approximately 2,000 + guests daily with a total annual revenue of over $3.5 million. Assist in ensuring quality and safety of food from production throughout service.
• Control costs in The Junction Kitchen in order to stay in line with annual budget and projections throughout the year. Specific areas of emphasis are Cost of Goods Sold, Kitchen Labor, Tools, and Equipment.
• Work with Executive Chef and Chef d’ Cuisine in training, mentoring and supervising culinary staff of The Junction Kitchen.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef and Chef d’ Cuisine to ensure food, equipment and supplies are purchased in an appropriate quantity and in time to maintain the highest quality.
• Assist Executive Chef, Chef d’ Cuisine and Junction Operations Manager in developing an Annual Budget. Assists in creating Strategic Plans including a 3 year rolling Capital Expenditure Plan.

Qualifications

Three years of applicable Culinary experience or Culinary Arts training plus one year of experience is required.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

 

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

This position requires moderate physical effort.  Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including lifting up to 15 pounds, walking and standing.  Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.

College/Department Highlights

Dining Services is behind the scenes throughout campus doing all we can to “Create an Excellent College Experience” for students, faculty, staff, visitors, family, and our employees. Providing fuel to keep the hungry minds on campus moving and learning throughout the day is our passion. Whether it’s a cup coffee to get the day started, a snack to push through a study session, or an elegant meal to support the fundraising efforts of administration, we’re dedicated to serving the needs of Utah State University every day. We know what we do is more than just making food, we’re nourishing the future.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

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