Culinary Shift Lead
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering
Overview
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Job Title:
Culinary Shift Lead
Department:
University Hospital | Food Service Administration
Provides leadership to the food production team that supports patient and retail food services for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with Nutrition Services Management Team.
Position SummaryUnder supervision of Nutrition Services Assistant Directors, is responsible for food quality, preparation and execution of service so it is all ready for service on time for Seasons Cafe, Hospitality Centers and Central Production kitchens; supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of assistant sous chefs, cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparation and cooking of food in assigned area; initiates partnerships with other departments;
leads the development of new menu items; leads and trains food service staff in production, preparation and garnishing techniques and enforces quality standards; requisitions all food and food related products; supervises and participates in production team for Nutrition Services; manages responsibility for sanitation plan and creates policies and procedures in accordance with HACCP and all applicable food codes and practices.
2-Year College Degree
Required Qualifications- Associates degree in Culinary Arts; 3 years work experience required; management experience preferred, high volume food service experience preferred, Serv Safe or similar program certification required; desired experience working with HACCP principles; desired ability to speak effectively before groups of customers in order to execute culinary demonstrations; desired experience managing Classified Civil Service, Union, and Student staffs.
- Location:
Rhodes Hall (0354) - Position Type:
Regular - Scheduled
Hours:
40 - Shift: Varying Shifts
- Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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