Akers Dining Services Sous Chef

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Engineering is seeking a Sous Chef for its Akers Dining Services. This role involves assisting the Executive Chef in supervising and training kitchen staff, as well as managing food production and quality control. Applicants should have experience in culinary arts and proven supervisory skills, with responsibilities extending to food service coordination and maintaining high standards in food preparation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge from 2-3 years in Culinary Arts.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in food production.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in supervision and training of staff.
• Order, plan, prepare, and serve food for quality maintenance.
• Inspect equipment for proper use and maintenance.

Skills

Food handling

Food service production

Banquet coordination

Education

Culinary Arts

Job description

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Working/Functional Title

Akers Dining Services Sous Chef

Position Summary

Assist Executive Chef in the daily supervision and training of the Dining Services production staff as well as in ordering, planning, preparing and serving food in order to maintain quality food and service in University facilities. Inspects equipment for proper use and maintenance issues. Demonstrates new cooking techniques and equipment to entire cooking staff. The primary location for this position is in Akers.

All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college or vocational school in Culinary Arts; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in food production and supervision, with supervisory responsibilities equivalent to those performed at the Sous Chef level in a full-service food and beverage operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in food handling, food service production, and banquet coordination, planning, designing and setting up special events, recipe development and familiarity with food preparation equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter

Resume

Work Hours

Monday and Tuesday 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday off, Thursday and Friday 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., alternating weekends off.

Website

WWW.CAREERS.MSU.EDU

Bidding eligibility ends June 3, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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