Executive Sous Chef - Utah State University

Overview:

Under the direction of the Executive Chef for Dining Services as well as the Chef de Cuisine for The Junction, the Executive Sous Chef oversees culinary matters for The Junction Dining Hall on Monday – Friday with occasional Sundays. Assists in managing and mentoring cooks and other culinary professionals in the main kitchen of the Junction. Responsible for assisting in menu development, sanitation, production and quality control for both locations. Promotes and exemplifies Dining Services’ Mission of “Creating an Excellent College Experience” as well as our P.R.E.D.I.C.T. Core Values.

Responsibilities:

1. Manages production for The Junction Dining Hall on Monday – Friday with occasional Sundays, serving approximately 1,500 guests per day with a daily revenue of over $15,000. Ensures quality and safety of food from production throughout service. Incorporate small batch cooking methods as part of the safety and quality program. As necessary and as directed, assist Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine on other days including but not limited to Catering and summer conferencing.
2. Controls costs in the Kitchen to stay in line with annual budget and projections throughout the year. Specific areas of emphasis are Cost of Goods Sold, Operating supplies, Paper Goods, Labor, and Tools and Equipment. Control efforts are not only in the kitchen but extend out into the service areas, collaborating with Supervisors and the Operations Managers of The Junction. Ensure portion control methods are introduced and implemented continually.
3. Work closely with the Supervisors and Operations Managers of the Junction to ensure that food is presented and served in a manner that ensures appetizing, high quality food is served not just produced. Includes identifying and introducing a variety of menu items to meet the needs of the students, faculty and staff of Utah State University.
4. Work with Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in hiring, training, supervising and as necessary, terminating culinary staff of the Kitchens. Assist in mentoring and training all culinary staff of the Taggart Student Center.
5. Responsible for purchasing of food, equipment and supplies for The Junction representing approximately $200,000 of purchases annually.
6. Develops annual budget in cooperation with Executive Chef and CDC as well as the Marketplace and Junction Operations Managers. Assists in creating Strategic Plans including 3-year rolling Capital Expenditure Plans.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years Supervisory/Management experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient Computer Skills (MS Office)
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to train and supervise employees.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service and satisfaction.
• Ability to foster team work.

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary:Minimum $48,000 commensurate with experience plus excellent benefitsADA:

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights:

Dining Services is behind the scenes throughout campus doing all we can to “Create an Excellent College Experience” for students, faculty, staff, visitors, family, and our employees. Providing fuel to keep the hungry minds on campus moving and learning throughout the day is our passion. Whether it’s a cup coffee to get the day started, a snack to push through a study session, or an elegant meal to support the fundraising efforts of administration, we’re dedicated to serving the needs of Utah State University every day. We know what we do is more than just making food, we’re nourishing the future.

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

Notice of Non-discrimination:

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023