Full Time - Campus Dining Sous Chef

Aztec Shops, Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aztec Shops Ltd. in San Diego, CA, is seeking an experienced kitchen manager to lead a diverse team of lead cooks, cooks, and food service staff. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, menu development, inventory control, staff training, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to hire, coach, and discipline staff. The ideal candidate has at least two years of managerial kitchen experience and a High School

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED, plus 2+ years of managerial kitchen experience.
• Preferred: degree or certificate from an accredited culinary school.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, computer literacy, mathematical/financial, and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and lead staff development.
• Manage menu development, inventory, ordering, and training.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Address customer issues and maintain cost controls.
• Develop relationships with customers, vendors, and university personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer literacy

Mathematical/financial skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school degree preferred

Job description

Compensation

Pay Rate: $27.00–$32.00 per hour

This represents the good faith estimate of the hourly wage range we reasonably expect to pay for this position upon hire, depending on factors such as the selected candidate's experience, training, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and operational needs.

In select cases, and depending on market conditions or exceptional candidate qualifications, compensation may exceed this range, provided it aligns with applicable law and our compensation policies.

Additional information about our compensation scales is available at: www.aztecshops.com/employment

Job Description

Manages a staff of lead cooks, cooks, and Food Service Associates. Assumes kitchen responsibilities in absence of Chef de Cuisine. Responsible for all aspects of daily production/preparation of food. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include menu development, all kitchen product ordering, inventory, food production, assisting with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; budgeting, forecasting, planning, computer applications, assigning and directing work, appraising performances; rewarding, coaching, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DEPENDING ON LOCATION:

NOTE: The duties listed below are examples of the variety and general nature of those performed by employees in this job description. The list is descriptive only and should not be used for any other purpose. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversees the daily operations in the kitchen.
• Manages and develops all kitchen staff, which includes assisting in hiring, terminating, and disciplining of employees, setting work priorities, coordinating training, evaluating performance and directing work assignments to ensure effective operations.
• Operates, maintains, and cleans kitchen and production equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to sanitation guidelines
• Manages daily operations to ensure that proper procedures and guidelines are in place and followed for provision of quality products and services.
• Develops and implements menu items that respond to customer needs and meets profitability goals.
• Cognizant of current food trends, innovative cooking methods, and seasonality of products.
• Directs the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Resolues customer issues and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitors and ensures compliance for proper inspections, ordering, handling and storage for all inventories of food, supplies, linens, and equipment; establishes security/internal controls and sanitation.
• Establishes and maintains food quality/production/cost control standards and maintains procedures and methods to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with customers, coworkers, vendors, student organizations, faculty, staff, and university personnel.
• Must comply with and ensure continued, consistent compliance with all company policies, and federal, state, and local laws/regulations including but not limited to: employment, safety, and health.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

The minimum requirement for applicants is a High School Diploma or a General Education Development (GED) degree; plus at least two years of managerial experience in a commercial kitchen, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree or certificate from an accredited culinary school is preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, mathematical/financial skills, and proven leadership skills, self-motivation, and organization skills required.

Food handler certificate from the County of San Diego is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write and understand English. Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives. Requires the ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business information, governmental regulations, and technical/trade journals. Requires the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Requires the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, subordinates, vendors, other departments, customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Requires the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, portions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic math. Requires the ability to prepare and analyze numerical figures, create and interpret spreadsheets.

Reasoning Ability

Requires the ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out general written or oral instructions. Must be able to multitask, prioritize work and pay attention to detail. Requires good analytical, quantitative skills, organizational and management skills.

Manual Dexterity

Requires the ability to use a variety of equipment and utensils. Must have average levels of eye/hand/food coordination.

Physical Communication

Must have the ability to talk/expressing and/or exchanging ideas and hear/perceiving sounds.

Physical Demands

Must be able to operate food service equipment (to include but not limited to) slicers, mixers, knives, ovens, and steamers; as well as office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and fax machines. Must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS

Work is regularly performed in a food production area where there is frequent exposure to food fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to humid and hot conditions as well as cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supplemental Information

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act pursuant to California Penal Code Section 11166.5.

Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs. This may include opening, mid-day, and closing shifts, as well as night shifts, weekends, and holidays throughout the year.

Background Check Information

Background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended by the company and accepted by the applicant and must be satisfactorily completed prior to any applicant beginning work in a full-time, part-time non-student, or sensitive student capacity with Aztec Shops Ltd.

Background checks will include, at minimum, verification of education and employment histories, criminal records, national sex offender registry check, and references. Additionally, based on the nature and scope of the position, the background check may also include a credit report, motor vehicle report, and verification of professional licenses.

Failure to answer background check questions honestly, and satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the employment status of applicants or continued employment of current Aztec Shops employees who apply for promotional positions which require a background check.

Aztec Shops Ltd. complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including California Fair Chance Act, when conducting background checks.

Aztec Shops will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Aztec Shops is concerned about criminal history that is directly related to the job, you will be given notice and an opportunity to respond and provide additional information such as rehabilitation efforts or mitigating circumstances, or information pertaining to the accuracy of the background report. Aztec Shops will consider all evidence of rehabilitation and mitigating circumstances. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Aztec Shops complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws when conducting background checks.

Aztec Shops is a diverse community representing many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful culture that promotes open communication, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging, to support the success of both our employees and students.

All Aztec Shops programs and activities are open and accessible to all individuals, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin, and other characteristics protected by law. Consistent with California and federal civil rights laws, Aztec Shops maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.

Aztec Shops is dedicated to providing equal opportunity in employment and ensuring that no employee or applicant faces unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, job assignments, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

Our commitment to equal opportunity ensures that every employee has access to the resources and support needed to thrive and succeed. Aztec Shops complies with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

For additional information about the SDSU campus policy please visit Affirming Equal Opportunity.