Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
Michigan State University, located in East Lansing, Michigan, is a nationally recognized institution dedicated to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) at Michigan State University plays a crucial role in supporting students, faculty, and staff by providing exceptional dining and residential experiences. The Culinary Services Dining Operations within RHS is committed to delivering outstanding food quality and customer service across multiple dining venues on campus. As a part of the university’s mission, RHS emphasizes inclusivity, sustainability, health, and innovation in all aspects of their dining services.
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Job Requirements
- Knowledge normally acquired by completing a four-year degree program in a hospitality business related field
- Skills acquired during the first two or three years of a college or vocational school in Culinary Arts
- Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in food production and supervision
- Administrative responsibilities equivalent to those performed at the Executive Chef level in a full-service food and beverage operation such as a free standing restaurant or a resort/conference center
- Possession of chef certification
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Job Qualifications
- Four-year degree in a hospitality business related field
- Three to five years of progressively responsible work experience in food production and supervision at an executive chef level
- Chef certification or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in menu development and recipe testing
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and portion control standards
- Experience with inventory management and automated ordering systems
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Job Duties
- Ensure workplace safety, sanitation and food handling standards are met
- Monitor food quality including taste, appearance and aroma, and portion control
- Train and direct team to deliver outstanding Spartan experiences
- Walk through operations daily, communicating with managers and team members
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and menu meetings at alternating locations
- Monitor food orders, storerooms and refrigeration to keep inventory at a minimum
- Coordinate and direct inventory and automated ordering processes through FSS
- Ensure diagrams, prep lists and standard operating procedures for venues are in place and followed
- Respond to guest requests and/or concerns in person, by phone or through e-mail
- Coordinate individual meals needed for guests with severe allergies and communicate with the entire management team
- Develop and test new recipes from a variety of sources each year
- Prepare and submit four-week menu cycle by assigned dates each semester and enter into FSS
- Research and submit proposals for new and/or update venue concepts
- Coordinate special event menus and any request for specialty foods
- Assist with development and production of menu items that can be prepared in the dining hall and sold from the Sparty's location
- Ensure daily and weekly equipment cleaning is completed internally
- Make recommendations for equipment replacement and procurement of new items
- Audit temperature logs and venue checklists to ensure proper completion and train and direct team members regarding processes
- Assist team with daily payroll and cash handling when needed
- Complete and document one on-one meetings and annual evaluations with direct reports
- Provide staff development opportunities for direct reports through cross training, class attendance and annual compliance completion
- Handle disciplinary action under guidance of Manager including coaching and counseling, documentation of conversations and issuance of attendance letters and discipline as assigned
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Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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