Catering Sous Chef
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- Mar 06, 2025 Post Date
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- 25002217 Requisition #
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, Institutional Management, Hotel & Restaurant Administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of education (completion of a certificate in the Culinary Arts) and experience is required.
- Experience (typically 6 months – 1 year) in preparation and distribution of foods utilizing the latest techniques and knowledge of trends.
- Experience (typically 6 months – 1 year) in food service management, including supervising and inventory control.
- Working proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) software applications.
- Experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
- Demonstrates a working proficiency to lead and coach individuals or groups in learning and improving effectiveness in processes and procedures.
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors at a working proficiency level.
- Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe Certification.
- A valid driver’s license and meet the University’s Fleet Safety Program requirements.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience (typically 1-3 years) experience in personnel supervision.
- Experience in banquet planning, working in a large-scale food service and retail operation.
- Working knowledge of electronic payroll and timekeeping systems.
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 Rebecca Hoag at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
