Assistant Chef - Memorial Union Kitchen

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

7h • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Wisconsin Union is seeking an Assistant Chef to play a crucial role in the daily management and smooth operation of our high-volume production kitchen. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, this position will oversee and develop kitchen staff, coordinate daily food production, and ensure we consistently deliver exceptional customer service and high-quality culinary products. You will be instrumental in fostering a productive team environment and upholding our standards for safety and quality. In this role you will: Plan, lead, and coordinate daily food production activities in collaboration with the Assistant Manager to maximize efficiency and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality product. Support and assist in the implementation of best practices for kitchen organization, safety, efficiency, and established operating procedures. Lead and guide the work of full-time cooks and student workers in both the kitchen and dish room. Support our catering and retail/restaurant teams. This position comes with a pension plan, vacation, sick leave, and other great benefits. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you – please apply!

Requirements

• 2 years of kitchen experience
• 1 year of experience as a leader overseeing kitchen staff and kitchen production
• ServSafe Certification Required Ability to produce or obtain within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Large batch kitchen production experience
• H.S. Diploma

Responsibilities

• Orders food and supplies as needed or directed following Wisconsin Union Procedures
• Assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
• Assists in doing weekly inventory
• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities
• Develops and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations
• Reviews orders and resolves last-minute issues with production and deliveries
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods
• Oversees production to include dish room

Benefits

• pension plan
• vacation
• sick leave
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED