Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $53,183.00 - $70,911.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
generous time off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid parental leave
wellness programs
Job Description
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a distinguished educational institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and active community involvement. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains amidst stunning natural beauty, UCCS offers a vibrant, inclusive environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the comprehensive development of its students. The campus is located in Colorado Springs, a city celebrated for its rich history, lively arts scene, burgeoning tech industry, and an abundance of outdoor recreational activities. This unique blend of professional opportunity and natural allure positions UCCS as an exceptional place to build a fulfilling... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in culinary program coordination
- Valid ServSafe certification preferred
- Ability to work variable schedule including nights, weekends, holidays
- Commitment to student employment and professional development
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of sustainable purchasing practices
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related fields
- Year-for-year experience may substitute for degree
- Valid ServSafe certification preferred
- Experience supporting and coordinating a high volume culinary program
- Experience in a culinary higher education environment preferred
Job Duties
- Responsible for all culinary aspects of DHS Catering operations
- Responsible for the quality and the consistency of products delivered to UCCS and the greater Colorado Springs community
- Responsible for the development of an inclusive catering menu, keeping special diets and allergens in mind
- Responsible for maintaining budgets, including menu pricing and cost of goods in catering set by the Director of Dining
- Oversee menu development nutritional values for the UCCS Family Development Center
- Responsible for working directly with event coordinators to provide food quotes to clientele
- Responsible for coordination of menu tastings with the DHS culinary team and event services
- Ensuring sustainable purchasing in collaboration with the Associate Director of Operations and Dining Director
- Responsible for being present at appropriate events to represent the DHS culinary team
- Responsible for the training and development of all Catering culinary staff from professionalism to specific culinary technique
- Participate in weekly Catering meetings to include culinary staff, operational staff, and event services
- Responsible for consistent and clear communication with the Catering Manager
- Using a student development staffing model, train and supervise a student employment program that utilizes student culinary staff
- Collecting and sharing feedback that is received during events with the appropriate management team members
- Develop, implement, and support sustainability efforts for events to include compost and recycling efforts and reducing waste in conjunction with the Sustainability Office and DHS leadership
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels for catering food items
- Oversees the commissary bakeshop and ensures consistent product that is sold in the coffee shop, retail outlets and residential dining
- Make recommendations for long and short-term facility and equipment needs, utilizing customer and industry trends and staff input
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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