Assistant Chef

The Ohio State University; Arkansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Student Life Dining Services is seeking an Assistant Chef to support the campus dining operation. You will oversee food preparation, ensure timely service, and work with the culinary management team across multiple campus locations.

Required: Bachelor’s in culinary arts or equivalent, 2 years culinary experience, ServSafe and HACCP knowledge, ability to train staff, and ability to lift 50 lbs. 40-hour weeks; varying shifts; starting pay $18.37–$23.99/hr.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• At least 2 years culinary experience; knowledge of ServSafe or similar food safety program.
• Knowledge of HACCP procedures and all kitchen equipment; ability to train staff.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked foods for a dining operation with continuous service.
• Work as part of the culinary management team and ensure proper timing for service.
• Support and step in at any station to ensure finish and timely service.
• Assist with special functions and events; varied work schedule.

Skills

Culinary experience

Recipe creation

Food safety (ServSafe)

HACCP knowledge

Staff training

Heavy lifting (50 lbs)

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Team collaboration

Jamix

Background check clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Tools

Jamix

ServeSafe certification

Job description

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Job Title:

Assistant Chef

Department:

Student Life | Dining Services

The Ohio State University’s Student Life Dining Services is a premier campus dining department dedicated to serving students, staff, faculty and guests. Critical to the Residential Experience, Dining Services administers the student meal plan to approximately 15,000 residential students on the Columbus, Mansfield, Marion, Newark and Wooster campuses.

The Assistant Chef is responsible for the preparation of cooked foods in support of a dining operation that serves students, staff, faculty and guests of the university. Operates as part of the culinary management team and is responsible for a complete knowledge of food preparation and function of all stations within the operation; knowledge and skill in food presentation and the utilization of proper methods; understands methods of proper timing to ensure that freshly cooked products are ready for continuous service is paramount; steps in and adds support to any station to ensure proper finish and timely service is the key duty of this position; performs special functions and events; work schedule will vary throughout the year; acts as primary culinary manager in absence of the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, or equivalent combination of education and experience; 2 years’ culinary experience; knowledge of ServSafe or similar food safety program; knowledge of HACCP procedures, knowledge of all kitchen equipment; must be proficient in recipe and menu creation; must be able to train and work with both students and regular employees; ability to lift 50 lbs.; successful completion of a background check.

Desired: 2-4 years’ culinary experience; minimum (6) months supervisory experience; knowledge of Jamix desired; experience in a high-volume food operation; experience in catering, fast casual, or cafeteria style dining operations; ServeSafe certification.

Additional Information

The hiring range for this position is $18.37-$23.99/hr. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Career Roadmap Designation

https://hr.osu.edu/career-roadmap/

Function: Food Service

Sub Function: Food Production

Career Leve: S2

Student Life Mission Statement

The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location

Scott House (1108)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

Varying Shifts

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.