Pastry Kitchen Supervisor - Student Center, Marietta Campus

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Pastry Kitchen Supervisor for the Student Center, Marietta Campus. The role oversees food handling and preparation, ensures quality and sanitation, and assists the Sous Chef with station checklists and staff oversight.

The requirements include a high school diploma, two years of cooking/baking experience, and ServSafe certification (or within 12 months). Salary is $20.00–$22.00 hourly with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manager ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Two (2) years of related cooking and/or baking experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees staff in assigned area.
• Performs general cooking and/or baking duties per established guidelines and locations.
• Leads training in food preparation techniques, safety and quality control.
• Assists in testing and implementing new recipes to the menu.
• Assists with menu development.
• Ensures high food quality following regulations, including tasting for quality control.
• Performs sanitation duties and leads bakery/station prep from scratch.

Skills

People leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Pastry Kitchen Supervisor - Student Center, Marietta Campus

Job ID: 302686

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Primary Location: Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Secondary Location: Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Department Information

This position is supporting Dunkin' location within the Student Center, however, this position may be expected to support other retail outlets within the location.

Job Summary

Oversees the handling and preparation of food and performs general cooking duties for dining halls, retail locations and/or catering events. Oversees food quality, safety and sanitation for the production area. Supports Sous Chef in execution of station checklists, staff oversight, maintaining high food standards and other duties related to kitchen cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assists in overseeing staff in assigned area
• Performs general cooking and/or baking duties per established guidelines and assigned location(s)
• Leads continuous training in food preparation techniques, safety and quality control
• Assists Sous Chef in testing and implementing new recipes to the menu
• Assists Sous Chef with menu development
• Ensures a high food quality following established regulations and guidelines, including tasting food for quality control
• Performs other preparation and sanitation duties as required
• Leads the preparation of bakery and station items from scratch

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent
• Other Required Qualifications Manager ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire
• Required Experience Two (2) years of related cooking and/or baking experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Preferred Qualifications Technical training in commercial food service preferred
• Preferred Educational Qualifications An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
• Preferred Educational Qualifications Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program
• Preferred Experience Previous lead or supervisor experience in a restaurant or food service location
• Preferred Experience Previous experience in an institutional or commercial operation

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00 based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Able to maintain a neat and professional appearance
• Able to lead by example
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of food service terminology
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation regulations and food handling procedures

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Basic computer skills for applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf