Chef Apprentice

The Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Chef Apprentice to join the Blackwell Food and Beverage Operations team at Blackwell Inn. Under the supervision of a Sous Chef, you will help manage food preparation, sanitation, and station workflows for a high-volume operation serving guests of the Blackwell Inn, conference center, and Rohr Cafe.

The role involves coordinating with culinary and management teams, creating prep lists, and contributing to menu suggestions and plating design.

Qualifications

• Under supervision from a Sous Chef, assists with preparation and sanitation of cooked foods.
• Ability to follow recipes, plate design, and assist with menu ideas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor a wide range of foods for an assigned station.
• Direct workflow of full-time and student employees during service.
• Create station diagrams, daily specials, prep lists and assist with plating and menu development.
• Train others on proper equipment operation and maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

Job description

Current Employees and Students:

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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 others 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.

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.