Chef

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Stevens Point is seeking a Chef to ensure dining standards across multiple locations, guiding staff, and delivering high-quality meals according to menus. You will supervise production on shifts, train student workers, and coordinate with Executive Chef and Unit Managers.

The role requires strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, and safety standards, plus the ability to read recipes and develop menus. A pre-employment physical and ServSafe training will be provided during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment physical assessment is required prior to work.
• Ability to push/pull carts up to 200 lb and lift up to 50 lb.
• Knowledge of safe use of food service equipment and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes.
• Experience with large-scale cooking and food production methods.
• AllerTrain and ServSafe certification will be offered and required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide information about food preparation.
• Prepare a variety of food per orders or menus following approved procedures.
• Lead and train dining staff and student workers in production activities.
• Assist with recipe development, food testing, and daily menu planning.
• Audit inventory, equipment, and maintain clean work areas.
• Monitor portion controls and adhere to sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Physical strength

Equipment operation

Sanitation practices

Recipe reading

Food production

Health and safety

Allergen awareness

Education

Associate degree in culinary or hospitality management

Job description

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Position Title: Chef

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Chef

Job Duties:

This position ensures that dining standards are attained so that customers have an enjoyable dining experience in any of our locations. Standards that this position will display and uphold are courteous service, proper sanitation procedures, proper use and care of equipment, and the efficient production of quality, wholesome, and properly prepared foods according to standardized menus and recipes. In addition, these standards are maintained through student employees and other staff members who receive training and leadership from this position. This position will assist the Executive Chef/Sous Chefs and Unit Managers in coordinating and leading the production activity of 4-50 employees on any one shift.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities
• Prepares a variety of food according to customer orders or established menus/recipes, following approved procedures
• Executes, trains, and assists with leading food production activities and procedures of dining staff and student workers
• Assists with recipe development, food testing, and daily menu planning to meet anticipated customer needs
• Audits and maintains inventory, equipment, and clean work areas
• Monitors and maintains portion controls and adheres to safe food quality, handling, and sanitation processes

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 200# and the ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50# when storing, stocking, and rotating food products. A pre-employment physical assessment is required prior to work.
• Working knowledge of safe and efficient use of food service equipment, and the procedures to clean food service equipment (ovens, choppers, slicers, etc.). procedures including sanitation, weights, and measures.
• Knowledge of food production methods and procedures including sanitation, weights, and measures.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes.
• Knowledge of food products, quality standards, and experience in the use of materials, methods, and equipment used in large-scale cooking.
• Working knowledge of sanitation and health precautions in food preparation and service.
• AllerTrain and ServSafe Certification will be offered and required within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in culinary or hospitality management, or 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to meet State of Wisconsin requirements to drive a state vehicle.
• Working knowledge of food allergens.

Compensation:

$17.60-$19 per hour

Terms of Employment:

This is an ongoing university staff position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Contact Information:

For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Nicki Fletcher, Position Contact, Search and Screen Committee Email: [e-mail] Phone: [phone]

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: [e-mail] Phone: [phone]

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and affirmative action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.