Sous Chef - Catering

University of St. Thomas; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas is seeking a Catering Sous Chef to oversee food preparation and staff training within Dining Services. This full-time role requires advanced food preparation experience and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options

3.5 Weeks Paid Leave Time

15 University Holidays

Up to 100% Free Tuition for Employees and Dependents

9.4% Employer Retirement Contribution

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in food preparation in a hospitality setting.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Serv Safe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in preparing catered event food and menu development.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff while managing food production.
• Ensure cost efficiency in food preparation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Development

Staff Training

Education

Serv Safe Certification (preferred)

Job description

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites internal employees to apply to a Catering Sous Chef opening within Dining Services.

• Pay: up to $25.00 an hour
• Full Time, 12 months out of the year
• Work directly for the university, not a food service company

This position is open only to current, regular employees of the University of St. Thomas.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision options, (coverage effective the first day of the month following hire date)
• 3.5 weeks Paid Leave Time, (begins accruing immediately upon hire date)
• 15 university holidays
• Up to 100% free tuition for employees and dependents, up to 50% free tuition for spouses, upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

Summary of Responsibilities:

• As a member of the culinary management team, the Sous Chefassists the Chef with production of all catered event food selections and retail action stations.
• The Sous Chef works alongside the Chef on menu development and supervision of the kitchen area during their shift.
• The Sous Chef works to utilize food items, batch cooks to keep costs in line with revenue projections, and prepares catering orders.
• As a culinary leader, the Sous Chef is responsible for training cooks and developing and coaching culinary staff during the year.
• Duties include food production and the delegation/supervision of prep duties to culinary and student staff in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

Schedule and Location:

This position will largely work on the St. Paul campus and have a schedule of 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and will include weekends; the schedule will largely be dependent on business needs and event schedules. There may be times the person in this role will need to work on the Minneapolis campus as well.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of advanced level food preparation experience in a hotel, university, resort, or a comparable hospitality industry setting
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment for this position
• Serv Safe certification preferred

This position works a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights and weekends.

This position is designated Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential employees may be expected to remain at work if campus closes during their regular work schedule or to report to work if the campus-closing announcement is made before their regular work schedule begins.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.