University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Chef de Cuisine
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee · Full-time
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About the role
- The Chef de Cuisine will enforce best practices for safety, quality, consistency, and sanitation in the kitchen, monitoring and training all staff and students in proper sanitation and operational procedures.
- The position is responsible for the planning, coordinating, service, and delivery of all food and all related activities for these operations and special events.
- Department: Dining and Retail Services is a self-operated dining venture on campus with a $18 million operating budget.
Responsibilities
- Monitor day to day unit ordering to ensure proper unit inventory levels and to maintain proper product rotation and inventory procedures.
- Maintain equipment and schedules repairs.
- Coach, lead and mentor staff to help them maximize their potential by creating an environment that provides motivation, participation, and opportunities for employee engagement.
- Recruit, hire, develop, and discipline as needed.
- Review, update, and create menus regularly to ensure variety, quality, cost-effective, achievable, and consistent menu offerings.
- Test and develop recipes and new menu items.
- Collaborate with Executive Chef on product mix, item needs, and menu development and creation.
- Manages special projects and other duties, as assigned.
- Valid Driver's License and ability to qualify to drive state vehicles.
Requirements
- Experience with purchasing and inventory control
- Experience in large volume production, catering, banquets or similar
- Creates required financial and related reports.
- Required Qualifications:
Nice to have
- Experience working with food allergies and other dietary limitations.
- Experience with institutional food sourcing, inventory control and purchasing.
- Experience with menu management and Point of Sale software systems.
- Experience managing food, labor, and supply budgets.
- Experience with standardized recipe and menu development
- ServSafe certification or equivalent state certification
- Two (2) years of full-time foodservice management experience in a University/College or similar setting
- Successful completion of State of Wisconsin Restaurant Manager Certification.
Compensation
- $67,000 - $75,000 Annually
Benefits
- Assists in departmental walkthroughs in collaboration with the executive chef with vendors, health departments, facilities, and other supportive reviews of programs and services.
- Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
Company info
- Solicits and responds to information from customers; responds to online and other surveys.
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