Catering & Banquet Production Chef
University of Iowa

Position Summary:

The Catering Production Chef will manage and participate in all aspects of food preparation, presentation, and staffing for events catered by University Catering, a unit of University Housing & Dining. This role will ensure quality, consistency and complete customer satisfaction.

Specific Job Duties & Tasks:

• Plan, organize, manage and direct catering production facilities, equipment and designated full-time and student personnel.
• Plan menus to assure variety, nutritional value, special needs of customers, and adherence to standards of quality and cost.
• Oversee selection, purchase, and inventory control functions of electronic menu management food service operations system for all products used in catering operations.
• Participate in the formulation of bid specifications for foods, beverages, supplies and equipment.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual internal budget.
• Monitor expenses to ensure operational and financial goals are met.
• Perform human resources functions including interviewing, selection, training, performance evaluation, salary determination, promotion and disciplinary action.
• Determine proper levels of staffing.
• Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.

For a detailed job description, please email Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu

About the Division of Student Life:

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Required Qualifications:

• A combination of education and experience that is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food & Nutrition, Institutional Management, Hotel & Restaurant administration, or related field; equivalency may include completion of a certificate in the Culinary Arts and related experience (i.e. 3 years).
• Experience (typically 1 year or more) in banquet planning, food preparation, and food presentation in a high-volume culinary operation, including inventory control, food service management, ordering, production and/or supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification within 12 months of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Computer Programs (i.e.Word, Excel, and Outlook.).
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Program requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• ACF Chef de Cuisine Certification or equivalent experience in preparation and distribution of food.
• Excellent leadership & interpersonal communication skills.
• Reasonable experience (typically 1 year or more) working with electronic timekeeping systems, menu management systems, and/or food service operation systems.
• Experience working in a collegiate/university food service environment.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Chef
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3B
• Starting Salary Minimum: 46,045

Contact Information

• Organization: Student Life
• Contact Name: Alaysia McAtee
• Contact Email: alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu

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