Assistant Chef - Memorial Union Kitchen

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

The Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Memorial Union Culinary is seeking an Assistant Chef to manage a high-volume production kitchen and lead kitchen staff toward safety, quality, and excellent customer service. You will coordinate daily food production and develop strong teamwork under the direction of the Assistant Manager.

You will plan and oversee menus, support catering and retail teams, and ensure smooth operations in a 13-month terminal role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of kitchen production experience.
• 6 months of experience leading kitchen staff and production.
• ServSafe Certification Required or obtainable within 6 months of hire.
• HS Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews orders and resolves last-minute issues with production and deliveries.
• Oversees production, to include dish room.
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Assists in doing weekly inventory.
• Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities.
• Assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff.
• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods.
• Develops and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations.

Skills

Kitchen production experience

Leadership experience

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma Preferred

Job description

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Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Food Service Supervisor

Job Summary

The Wisconsin Union is seeking an Assistant Chef to play a crucial role in the daily management and smooth operation of our high-volume production kitchen. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, this position will oversee and develop kitchen staff, coordinate daily food production, and ensure we consistently deliver exceptional customer service and high-quality culinary products. You will be instrumental in fostering a productive team environment and upholding our standards for safety and quality. In this role you will:

• Plan, lead, and coordinate daily food production activities in collaboration with the Assistant Manager to maximize efficiency and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality product.
• Support and assist in the implementation of best practices for kitchen organization, safety, efficiency, and established operating procedures.
• Lead and guide the work of full-time cooks and student workers in both the kitchen and dish room.
• Support our catering and retail/restaurant teams.

This 13-month position comes with vacation, sick leave, and other great benefits.

Work Schedule and Location

Days will vary depending on business needs 6:00 am - 2:00 pm 100% on-site Memorial Union Kitchen This is a terminal 13-month position.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Reviews orders and resolves last-minute issues with production and deliveries
• Oversees production, to include dish room
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• Assists in doing weekly inventory
• Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities
• Assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods
• Develops and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations

Department

Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Memorial Union Culinary

Compensation

The expected starting salary is $22.50 / hour

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see. https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of kitchen production experience
• 6 months of experience as a leader overseeing kitchen staff and kitchen production

Certifications

• ServSafe Certification Required - Ability to produce or obtain within 6 months of hire

Education

• H.S. Diploma Preferred

Contact Information

Kathleen Keller, [e-mail], 608-262-9323 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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