Sous Chef - Catering - Miami University, Oxford, Oh

SOUS CHEF - CATERING - MIAMI UNIVERSITY, OXFORD, OH

Location:

Oxford, OH

Chartwells Higher Education is reinventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization.

Job Summary:

As a Sous Chef - Catering
, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing some culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.

This full-time role with benefits will require work hours outside of M-F and will include a varied schedule. We also offer free paid parking and a meal during your work shift.

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 5 years of related culinary experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• Serv Safe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace. Chartwells Higher Ed is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post may not include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws and fair chance ordinances where applicable.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.