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Position filled (8/6/2010)
$15.18 - $18.62/hour; full-time, 12-month position
Campus Dining
Open until filled. Review of applications will begin July 16, 2010.
Posted: 7/2/2010 3:43:55 PM
Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Catering Sous Chef is in charge of areas as assigned. These responsibilities include an open line of communication with the cooks in coordinating requisition needs from the Central Facility Meat Processing Department, Bake Shop, and Salad Room. Further responsibilities include training, directing, and overseeing kitchen staff to develop and achieve excellent customer service. Additional responsibility includes production and portion control, entrée display and presentation, quality control, sanitation, preventive maintenance, providing assistance in completing accurate food transfers, and the ability to work in all production areas.
Typical Essential Functions
Assist the Executive Chef to develop, implement, and maintain items using existing standardized computer recipe system for all production items.
Monitor customer satisfaction and food waste control and implement Catering Menu Standards and Production Sheets. Close vigilance should be kept on menu, plate presentation, arrival time to events, serving temperatures, sanitation, adequate staffing and scheduling for fluctuating customer count.
Assist the Executive Chef in procuring the accurate requisition needs; help maintain proper receiving, inventory controls and rotation to provide adequate stock levels.
Maintain clean and safe kitchen operation. Keep floors free of grease and moisture. Train employees in safe food handling and proper use of equipment.
Complete in a timely manner the following paperwork, to include, but not limited to: labor schedules, TKC maintenance, EATEC requisitions needs, accurate weekly inventory levels, accurate transfer (IDTs) records, assisting with completion of new employee paperwork, employee evaluations, and maintenance and custodial work orders.
Supervise all assigned labor to ensure that all staff are efficient and effective.
Monitor service at catering events to ensure that the hot product is kept hot, cold product is kept cold, and has not lost its quality level. Monitor portioning.
Participate in the recruitment process and performance evaluations.
Ensure that all production staff reports to work as scheduled and are productive and efficient during meal period service. Assist the Executive Chef in keeping accurate timekeeping records.
Requirements
High school degree or equivalent, with five years of cooking experience including three years in a supervisory capacity; Culinary Degree preferred. Good working knowledge of principles, techniques, terminology, and procedures of volume food production. Ability to operate ovens, mixers, fryers, steam kettles, steamers, scales, measuring devices, slicing equipment, and computer. Supervise student and intermittent employees and regular/assistant cooks. Skill in developing and monitoring successful working relations with superiors, peers, and subordinates. Understand and communicate both verbally and in writing; be computer literate. Ability to control and supervise a high volume kitchen operation, to gain the confidence and respect of others, and to train and motivate subordinates. The ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a driving record acceptable to our insurance underwriters. Become ServSafe certified within first year of service and maintain certification as required. Must pass a background check. Regular full-time attendance is required.
How To Apply
Click here, to download the Cal Poly Corporation application or visit our Human Resources office to pick up an application. Applications must be received by the closing date indicated. If you have any questions, please email us at cpchr@calpoly.edu or call 805-756-1121.
Mail or hand-deliver your application to:
Cal Poly Corporation
Human Resources, Bldg. 15
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0707
The Cal Poly Corporation offers generous benefits including paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement program. Faculty/Staff housing may be available through the Cal Poly Housing Corporation. Cal Poly Corporation is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.