Catering Sous Chef
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- Mar 06, 2025 Post Date
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- 25002217 Requisition #
Position Summary:
University Housing & Dining Service is seeking a Sous Chef with supervisory and creative culinary skills to help assist the Catering Chef. In this position, you will assist in, training, supervising, and working with assigned culinary staff involved in the preparation and service of foods in the Marketplace. The sous chef will also be responsible for supporting and implementing the Iowa GROW program with student employees as a part of our commitment to student success.
Specific Job Duties & Tasks:
- Participates in and monitors the preparation and service of foods as instructed and assigned.
- Assist in the planning, coordinating and supervising the work activity of assigned support staff to assure proper staffing and consistent quality in operations.
- Actively participates in menu planning and introducing new products that meet established standards of quality while maintaining targeted food cost ratios. Recommend changes in procedures and ingredients. Test new or revised recipes.
- Assists in writing menus for assigned special functions and events, and coordinates work activities between clients, kitchen and storeroom.
- Prepares daily requisitions for food and supplies according to production guidelines and recipes.
- Assists in controlling food inventory by maintaining par inventory levels in the
- Supervise and maintain required levels of sanitation and safety standards in all production areas according to the Iowa Health Code regulations and internal standards. Assures proper storage and labeling of food.
- Monitor proper and safe use and maintenance of all production equipment.
- Assists the Chef in the formalized training sessions for all production staff on new and revised methods and procedures.
- Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling of assigned staff to assure outcomes are achieved.
- Assist in assuring production of desired quantity and quality of foods at appointed times and as needed throughout the period of service.
- Assures standardization of recipes and consistency in preparation, portion control, and presentation of foods according to departmental guidelines.
For a detailed job description, please email Rebecca Hoag at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu
About the Division of Student Life:
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
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.
