"Assistant Chef"

The Assistant Chef is responsible for the preparation of cooked foods in support of a dining operation that serves students, staff, faculty and guests of the university. Operates as part of the culinary management team and is responsible for a complete knowledge of food preparation and function of all stations within the operation; knowledge and skill in food presentation and the utilization of proper methods; understands methods of proper timing to ensure that freshly cooked products are ready for continuous service is paramount; steps in and adds support to any station to ensure proper finish and timely service is the key duty of this position; performs special functions and events; work schedule will include afternoon and evening hours; acts as primary culinary manager in absence of the Unit Chef.

Required Qualifications

Associates degree in culinary arts, or equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge of ServSafe or similar food safety program, knowledge of HACCP procedures, minimum (6) months supervisory experience; knowledge of all kitchen equipment, and must be proficient in recipe and menu creation; must be able to train and work with both students and regular employees; ability to lift 50 lbs; successful completion of a background check.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelors degree; knowledge of CBORD / FSS desired; experience in a high-volume food operation; experience in catering, fast casual, or cafeteria style dining operations; ServeSafe certification.

Student Life Dining Services is a premier campus dining department dedicated to serving students, staff, faculty, and guests. Critical to the Residential Experience, Dining Services administers the student meal plan to approximately 15,000 residential students on the Columbus, Mansfield, Newark, and Wooster campuses.

This position will serve as an Assistant Chef at the Ohio Union Market. The Union Market offers classic favorites at the Fired Up! grill, fresh salads at Across the Field, international fare at Buckeye Passport, and fresh deli sandwiches and wraps at Dough-HIO. The successful candidate for this position will be eligible for premium pay in addition to base pay. Premium pay is available to employees who work a minimum of four consecutive hours after 3:00 pm.