Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $24.00
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
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Washburn University, located in Topeka, Kansas, is a distinguished institution of higher education known for its commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and fostering a supportive environment for both students and staff. The university prides itself on cultivating a campus culture where diversity, inclusion, and innovation are paramount, providing a dynamic learning and working atmosphere. Catering services at Washburn University are an integral part of the campus experience, delivering high-quality meals and outstanding food service to students, faculty, and visitors through Chartwells Higher Ed, a division of Compass Group that specializes in dining services for educational institutions. This partnership emphasizes... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years previous sous chef or catering experience preferred
- Ability to work varied full-time schedule including days and hours that may vary
- Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
- Compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to supervise and train food service associates
- Must be willing to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a sous chef or in catering preferred
- Strong culinary skills with knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Leadership experience in supervising food service staff
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Knowledge of inventory control and food production tracking
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
- Stores food in designated areas following 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
- Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner
- 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 Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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