Chef Apprentice

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH seeks a Chef Apprentice to support the Blackwell operation serving the Blackwell Inn, conference center, and Rohr Cafe. Under a Sous Chef, you will supervise a team, oversee food prep, sanitation and presentation across a station and assist with menu ideas and plating design.

You will train others on equipment, interpret recipes, and ensure consistent quality while maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen operations and safety standards.
• Ability to train and supervise student and full-time staff.
• Skill in reading recipes and measuring ingredients accurately.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, sanitation and monitoring of cooked foods in assigned area.
• Direct workflow of a team within a station; ensure quality and pace.
• Create station diagrams, daily specials, prep lists and assist menu planning.
• Interpret recipes and ensure proper use of kitchen equipment; maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Team leadership

Recipe interpretation

Menu planning

Plating design

Training others

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Title: Chef Apprentice

Department: Business Advancement | Blackwell Food and Beverage Operations

Job Description

Under supervision from a Sous Chef, the Chef Apprentice is responsible for ensuring the overall preparation, sanitation and monitoring of cooked foods for an assigned area in a Blackwell operation that services guests of the Blackwell Inn, conference center and Rohr Cafe. The Chef Apprentice operates as a key part of the culinary and management teams and with regard to directing the workflow of a team of full-time and student employees within a food station or preparation area, as well as cooking and presenting a large variety of foods. Creates station diagrams, daily specials, writes prep lists, and assist with menu suggestion, menu writing and plating design. The Chef Apprentice creates and interprets, as well as assists other in interpreting recipes and the measuring of ingredients. The Chef Apprentice is also knowledgeable in the proper operation of standard kitchen equipment and is skilled in training others on the equipment’s proper and safe use. Maintains cleanliness throughout the operation.

This is a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation, required to work days, evenings, weekends and holiday hours as necessary.

Additional Information

Location: Blackwell Inn (0254) Position Type: Term (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Varying Shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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