
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $25.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Opportunities for training and development
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a prominent public research university located in Reno, Nevada. With a commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and innovation, UNR offers students and staff a vibrant and supportive environment. The university hosts a diverse population of students and employees, fostering a culture of inclusivity and growth. UNR is dedicated to providing outstanding educational experiences and community services, and as part of that mission, it maintains various food service operations on campus to meet the needs of its faculty, students, and visitors.
One of the key positions within UNR's dining services is that of the Sous Chef, which is a full-time, hourly role paying $25.00 per hour. This opportunity is ideal for culinary professionals with a minimum of three years of culinary and team leadership experience in a similar role. The Sous Chef position involves working closely with the Executive Chef to prepare and cook food, coordinate kitchen activities, and lead a team of food service associates to maintain high standards in food quality, safety, and customer service.
The full-time Sous Chef role at UNR is structured around varied shifts, offering dynamic work hours reflective of campus needs. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing kitchen operations and food service delivery in the absence of the Executive Chef. This leadership role encompasses supervising staff, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation protocols, maintaining inventory and supply levels, and interacting with customers to address any concerns. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and who is passionate about culinary arts and hospitality.
Moreover, UNR’s dining services emphasize continuous learning and development, offering staff the chance to grow professionally through training and mentorship. The role carries significant responsibility, as it directly influences the quality and efficiency of the dining experience on campus. Being a part of UNR means engaging with a wider community that values diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity, ensuring a supportive workplace for all employees.
Joining the UNR campus dining team means more than just a job; it is an opportunity to contribute to an educational institution where your work supports students’ wellbeing and satisfaction. The university offers competitive wages and benefits, including access to health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits that enhance employee experience. This full-time position encourages associates to develop their skills, interact meaningfully with customers, and manage a variety of kitchen functions that uphold the excellent reputation of UNR’s food service operations.
One of the key positions within UNR's dining services is that of the Sous Chef, which is a full-time, hourly role paying $25.00 per hour. This opportunity is ideal for culinary professionals with a minimum of three years of culinary and team leadership experience in a similar role. The Sous Chef position involves working closely with the Executive Chef to prepare and cook food, coordinate kitchen activities, and lead a team of food service associates to maintain high standards in food quality, safety, and customer service.
The full-time Sous Chef role at UNR is structured around varied shifts, offering dynamic work hours reflective of campus needs. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing kitchen operations and food service delivery in the absence of the Executive Chef. This leadership role encompasses supervising staff, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation protocols, maintaining inventory and supply levels, and interacting with customers to address any concerns. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and who is passionate about culinary arts and hospitality.
Moreover, UNR’s dining services emphasize continuous learning and development, offering staff the chance to grow professionally through training and mentorship. The role carries significant responsibility, as it directly influences the quality and efficiency of the dining experience on campus. Being a part of UNR means engaging with a wider community that values diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity, ensuring a supportive workplace for all employees.
Joining the UNR campus dining team means more than just a job; it is an opportunity to contribute to an educational institution where your work supports students’ wellbeing and satisfaction. The university offers competitive wages and benefits, including access to health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits that enhance employee experience. This full-time position encourages associates to develop their skills, interact meaningfully with customers, and manage a variety of kitchen functions that uphold the excellent reputation of UNR’s food service operations.
Job Requirements
- Three plus years of culinary and team lead experience in similar Sous Chef role
- Ability to work full time with variable shifts
- Strong leadership skills
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety
Job Qualifications
- Minimum three years of culinary and team lead experience in a similar Sous Chef role
- Proven experience in food preparation and production management
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to manage inventory and supply tracking
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexible hours and varied shifts
- Familiarity with culinary techniques and presentation standards
Job Duties
- Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards
- Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders
- Supervises hourly food service associates including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate
- Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures
- Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures
- Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils and cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area
- Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements
- Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner
- Relays relevant information directly to supervisor
- Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers
- Keeps up with peak production and service hours
- Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies
- Tracks product production, consumption and waste
- Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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