Culinary Support Manager - Memorial Union 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

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Food Service Assistant Manager

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin Union is seeking a Culinary Support Manager to play a leadership role in the daily management and smooth operation of our high-volume production kitchen located in the Memorial Union. Reporting to the Associate Executive Chef, this position will manage and develop kitchen staff, coordinate daily food production, order and receive product, plan menus, and ensure we consistently deliver exceptional customer service and high-quality culinary products. You will be instrumental in fostering a productive team environment and upholding our standards for safety and quality. In this role you will:

• Plan, lead, and coordinate daily food production activities to maximize efficiency and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality product.
• Lead and direct the implementation of best practices for kitchen organization, safety, efficiency, and established 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 our catering and retail/restaurant teams.

This position comes with a pension plan, vacation, sick leave, and other great benefits. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you – please apply!

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds occasionally needed; Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures

Work Schedule and Location:

This position is scheduled to work our kitchen AM shift; Monday through Friday 6 AM to 2 PM, with a rotating Saturday shift. This position will also occasionally work on Sundays as needed. Special Event Weekends such as Football Weekends, Homecoming, Labor Day and Commencement are part of the schedule. Start times and schedule may vary based on business needs.

100% onsite

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Selects, develops, implements and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations
• Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities
• Monitors adherence to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures, identifies needs and makes recommendations for improvement to leadership
• Oversees the dish room
• Develops, implements and oversees workflow components, and assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
• Assists with unit budget monitoring, management of inventory levels, and staff training

Department:

Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Culinary

Compensation:

The expected starting salary is $57,500 / Annually

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see.

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience ordering product for high-volume kitchen production

Certifications:

ServSafe Certification Required: Hold or able to obtain within 3 months of hire

Contact Information:

Kathleen Keller, [e-mail], 608-262-9323

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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