Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $46,300.00 - $62,500.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
insurance
Tiered shift differential
Holiday pay
Vacation hours accrual
sick time accrual
Meals included
Job Description
Davidson Dining is part of Davidson College, a highly selective, nationally ranked, residential liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, near Charlotte. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and inclusive community values, Davidson College offers a vibrant campus life with a strong emphasis on quality services, including exceptional dining experiences. Davidson Dining exemplifies this commitment by providing fresh, high-quality food options to students, faculty, staff, and visitors, supported by a team of dedicated culinary professionals who uphold the highest standards of food safety, quality, and guest service.
Davidson Dining is currently seeking an experienced Sous Che... Show More
Davidson Dining is currently seeking an experienced Sous Che... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience in high-volume kitchen
- associate's degree in culinary arts or high school diploma with 10 years cooking experience
- certification or ability to obtain Servsafe Food Protection Manager certification within 30 days
- certification or ability to obtain Allertrain U certification within 30 days
- strong knife skills
- ability to read and understand recipes and measurements
- knowledge of safe food handling practices
- ability to work nights and weekends
- physical ability to lift, bend, push, pull, carry and stand for extended periods
- excellent communication skills
- ability to lead and manage kitchen staff
- willingness to work hands-on in kitchen operations
- knowledge of various cooking techniques
- ability to operate kitchen and cleaning equipment
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years experience in a high-volume kitchen
- knowledge of safe food handling practices and compliance with state health guidelines
- associate's degree in culinary arts or high school diploma with 10 years of high-volume cooking experience
- experience in high volume/batch cooking
- Servsafe Food Protection Manager certified or ability to get certified within 30 days of employment
- Allertrain U certified or ability to get certified within 30 days of employment
- ability to read and understand recipes and measurements
- strong knife skills
- knowledge of various cooking techniques
- ability to utilize kitchen and cleaning equipment
- advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
- excellent oral, reading and written communication skills
- willingness to work nights and weekends
- preferred: 2-3 years experience as Sous Chef or related culinary position
- preferred: catering experience
Job Duties
- Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules
- serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
- tastes all prepared food items
- stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
- ensure food and supply items are stored per standards
- operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
- aids in production planning, record keeping and reporting as needed
- aids in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as needed
- reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately
- attends in-service and safety meetings
- maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers
- performs job safely while keeping a clean, safe work environment
- keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat
- aids with proper storage of foods according to health code policy
- supports sanitation standards, ensures proper product rotation, proper labeling, and monitors staff members in compliance with all health codes and hospitality standards
- provides a safe, sanitary work environment
- works independently without close supervision
- leads food preparation of a station or a shift
- works in a sustainable manner to reduce food waste and maximize the use of ingredients
- performs clean-up of kitchen including sweeping, mopping, and taking trash to dumpster
- assists with food set-up for daily operation and catered events
- adheres to uniform policy
- coordinates, plans, participates, and supervises the production, preparation, and presentation of food
- supervises and participates in food production to ensure consistent quality
- executes catered events including plating and buffet action stations
- researches and develops menus
- interviews, schedules, trains, develops, empowers, coaches, counsels staff
- resolves problems, provides open communication, and recommends discipline as appropriate
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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