Food Service Chef - Dining Services, University Housing

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a seasoned food service supervisor to oversee menu management, recipe standardization, and quality assurance within University Housing Dining Services. The role includes training staff, coordinating events, and monitoring kitchen operations to ensure adherence to menus and high dining standards.

The position also involves developing menu concepts, testing recipes for cost, appearance, and palatability, and contributing to meal service evaluations.

Job description

Duties Responsibilities

• Menu Management
  • Helps maintain computerized food production recipe files.
  • Prepares reports as requested.
  • Assists in the planning of menus, such as the standard menu cycle.
• Supervision
  • Plans and conducts training programs for food production and service staff in order to maintain quality standards and ensure conformity to prescribed menus.
  • Helps coordinate and participates in the preparation and presentation of special events or catering meal services as requested by the Unit Manager or Assistant Director.
  • Participates in meal services for the purpose of evaluating quality and quantity control, correct presentation, and overall menu appeal.
  • Serves as principal sanitarian for the food service.
  • Plans, coordinates, and demonstrates the procedures of food displays and garnishing.
  • Monitors the care and condition of kitchen equipment and reports malfunctions to the Unit Manager or Assistant Director.
  • Recommends staffing levels and equipment needs, including recommendations regarding layout and design.
• Recipe Menu Development
  • Tests and evaluates food products and equipment for use in University Housing Dining Services and makes recommendations.
  • Tests and reviews recipes for food cost, palatability, and appearance.
  • Responsible for standardizing recipes used in the preparation of menu items; investigates and develops new recipes; revises standardized recipes to incorporate new products or new procedures; prepares detailed preparation instructions, portion-size recommendations, and yield determinations.
• Other
  • Interviews cook applicants, offering recommendations for hiring.
  • Helps coordinate activities involving students in training.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.