Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor — High-Volume Ops

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

The Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Memorial Union Culinary is seeking an Assistant Chef to manage a high-volume production kitchen and lead kitchen staff toward safety, quality, and excellent customer service. You will coordinate daily food production and develop strong teamwork under the direction of the Assistant Manager.

You will plan and oversee menus, support catering and retail teams, and ensure smooth operations in a 13-month terminal role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of kitchen production experience.
• 6 months of experience leading kitchen staff and production.
• ServSafe Certification Required or obtainable within 6 months of hire.
• HS Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews orders and resolves last-minute issues with production and deliveries.
• Oversees production, to include dish room.
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Assists in doing weekly inventory.
• Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities.
• Assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff.
• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods.
• Develops and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations.

Skills

Kitchen production experience

Leadership experience

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma Preferred

Job description

The Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Memorial Union Culinary is seeking an Assistant Chef to manage a high-volume production kitchen and lead kitchen staff toward safety, quality, and excellent customer service. You will coordinate daily food production and develop strong teamwork under the direction of the Assistant Manager.

You will plan and oversee menus, support catering and retail teams, and ensure smooth operations in a 13-month terminal role with competitive benefits.