Catering & Banquet Production Chef

Required Qualifications:

• A combination of education and experience that is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food & Nutrition, Institutional Management, Hotel & Restaurant administration, or related field; equivalency may include completion of a certificate in the Culinary Arts and related experience (i.e. 3 years).
• Experience (typically 1 year or more) in banquet planning, food preparation, and food presentation in a high-volume culinary operation, including inventory control, food service management, ordering, production and/or supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification within 12 months of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Computer Programs (i.e.Word, Excel, and Outlook.).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Program requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• ACF Chef de Cuisine Certification or equivalent experience in preparation and distribution of food.
• Excellent leadership & interpersonal communication skills.
• Reasonable experience (typically 1 year or more) working with electronic timekeeping systems, menu management systems, and/or food service operation systems.
• Experience working in a collegiate/university food service environment.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu.