Culinary Lead: Menu Innovator & Team Coach

Ithaca College; Town of Ithaca (NY); Sur place; USD 27 276 - 38 848; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare including vision and dental

Generous Paid Time Off Policies

403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution

Flexible Work Plans

Educational Benefits

Career-Enhancing Trainings

Résumé du poste

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a Sous Chef for Towers Social and Eatery. This role involves overseeing daily culinary operations, managing the culinary team, and ensuring high-quality dish preparation and presentation. Responsibilities include menu development, food safety compliance, and training staff.

Candidates should have culinary experience in dining halls or restaurants, organizational skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. Health benefits, generous paid time off, and career development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary and catering experience in relevant establishments.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Strong knife skills and ability to demonstrate cooking.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily operations of hot food production and menu planning.
• Assist in developing menus and ensure recipe adherence.
• Provide support and training to culinary team members.

Connaissances

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Customer service skills

Interpersonal communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Cooking equipment

HACCP knowledge

Description du poste

Ithaca College Dining Services is comprised of essential, valuedindividuals who provide all food services for the Ithaca Collegecommunity, serving both on-campus and off-campus students as wellas faculty, staff, and guests across two all-you-care-to-eat dininghalls, three prime retail locations, five satellite cafés,athletic/event concessions, and all campus catering services. Ourreputation and our guests’ experiences are shaped by the food weserve, the service we provide, and the atmosphere we create. Ourgoal is to foster a dynamic culture and collaborative workenvironment that educates, engages, and supports all teammembers.

Job Summary
The Towers Sous Chef serves as the secondary culinary leaderoverseeing the daily operations of Towers Social and Eatery. Thisrole is responsible for helping to manage and direct the culinaryteam, ensuring accountability for the precise preparation,portioning, cooking, and presentation of exceptional-qualitydishes. Key responsibilities include training, recipe adherence,proper food safety and preparation, and assisting the ExecutiveSous Chef in Unit goals and objectives.

The Sous Chef will help with menu development, seasonal rotations,and coordination of catering events. Additionally, this position isdedicated to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and positivework environment that promotes productivity and professionalgrowth.

Supervision:

This position reports to the Unit Manager & to the ExecutiveSous Chef

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations of hot food production for dailyoperations, including, in conjunction with the Executive Sous Chef,menu planning, purchasing, ordering, inventory to ensure thepossession of appropriate equipment, inventory, and resources toperform and meet goals and deadlines.
• Ensure that menu items are consistently prepared and platedwith exceptional focus and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with the Executive Sous Chef on menu and recipedevelopment, flavor profiles, and plating standards and aid indeveloping future menus.
• Help to arrange daily operations to ensure the success ofculinary teammates.
• Provide direct, in-person support of culinary team members topropel and inspire accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with allHACCP plans and protocols.
• Motivate, encourage, and support staff performance throughhands-on coaching and training.
• Guarantee culinary team members accurately and efficientlycomplete required production for service stations.
• Assist with operational logistics, including foodtransportation, set-up, and break-down.
• Provide culinary support to various events on Campus that mayfall outside of normal scheduled hours.
• Prepare food per current applicable federal, state, andcultural standards, as well as guidelines and regulations, to yieldhigh-quality food service.
• Safely utilize and operate various utensils, including knivesand equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, checkproduction, and keep records to plan production accurately.
• Clean and sanitize all workstations and equipment and followall Ithaca College and regulatory rules and procedures.
• Attend all required training sessions, including allergy,foodborne illness, and safety training.
• Perform coaching, and supervision of student, professional, andother staff members, in conjunction with the unit manager andExecutive Sous Chef.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of culinaryand catering experience in a college/university dining hall, arestaurant, or other relevant establishment, or the equivalentcombination of education and experience.
• Superior organization and time management skills.
• Detail-focused and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge of food preparation, cooking processes,equipment, and myriad cuisines.
• Adept food handling and food safety skills, HACCP execution,and allergen knowledge.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights,weekends, overtime, and some holidays.
• Capacity to read and follow written and electronic recipes,including working within the database to create menu cycles and newrecipes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the abilityto provide excellent customer service while working effectively andrespectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights,weekends, overtime, and some holidays.
• Demonstrate proficient knife skills and complete a cookingdemonstration as part of the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional education and experience, includingcollegiate/university food service and catering.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Technological proficiency in food, business, and beverageplatforms.

Work Environment:

The Executive Sous Chef completes work within an accessible, safe,indoor, and occasional outdoor environment. Long periods ofwalking, standing, bending, and carrying moderately heavy items (upto 50 pounds) may be necessary. Employees will be issued and/orrequired to wear slip-resistant shoes and cut gloves.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, coverletter, and list of three professional references. Questions aboutonline applications should be directed to the Office of HumanResources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academiccommunity and encourages members of underrepresented groups toapply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the collegeis appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

This position is 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Hiring Rate:

$24 per hour

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employeeswith comprehensive benefits, including:
• Healthcare including vision and dental
• Generous Paid Time Off Policies
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching EmployerContribution
• EAP
• Flexible Work Plans
• Educational Benefits
• Career-Enhancing Trainings
• For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visithttps://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of Collegeresources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements ofthe law and prudent practices, conduct criminal backgroundinvestigations per College policy. This position is subject to acriminal background check. All offers of employment are contingentupon review of the criminal background check.

The position is considered to be essential during emergencysituations and the incumbent is subject to being requested toreport to work.

About Us
At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community ofapproximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront ofthe higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrativelearning experience that makes students ready for the personal,professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to bea part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. Weencourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty andstaff, providing support and resources for them to grow in theirfields and lead students to their own innovative ideas andachievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates withunique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive ofindividuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, andprofessional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is avibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn,succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of anumber of core competencies. Prospective candidates must beadaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive,results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively,demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics,take initiative, value personal and professional development, andshow that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakesregion, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesqueCayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center.Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of acollege community, the thriving and culturally diverse city ofIthaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places tolive in the United States.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of theapplication and hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator,Linda Koenig, at [e-mail] or 607-274-7761. We ask thatrequests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu