Culinary Operations Lead – High-Volume Kitchen

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Union is seeking a Culinary Support Manager to lead daily production in a high-volume kitchen and oversee staff. You will coordinate menus, manage cooks and student workers, and collaborate with catering and retail teams to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.

Reporting to the Associate Executive Chef, you will uphold safety and quality standards while driving efficient operations and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive experience overseeing a high-volume production operation.
• 1 year as a lead or supervisor in a multi-department kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and coordinate daily food production activities to maximize efficiency and ensure high-quality output.
• Lead and implement best practices for kitchen organization, safety, efficiency, and operating procedures.
• Order and receive product.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage full-time cooks and student workers in both the kitchen and dish room.
• Support catering and retail/restaurant teams.

Job description

University of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Union is seeking a Culinary Support Manager to lead daily production in a high-volume kitchen and oversee staff. You will coordinate menus, manage cooks and student workers, and collaborate with catering and retail teams to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.

Reporting to the Associate Executive Chef, you will uphold safety and quality standards while driving efficient operations and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.