Chef Apprentice

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision from a Sous Chef, the Chef Apprentice is responsible for ensuring the overall preparation, sanitation and monitoring of cooked foods for an assigned area in a Blackwell operation that services guests of the Blackwell Inn, conference center and Rohr Cafe. The Chef Apprentice operates as a key part of the culinary and management teams and with regard to directing the workflow of a team of full-time and student employees within a food station or preparation area, as well as cooking and presenting a large variety of foods. Creates station diagrams, daily specials, writes prep lists, and assist with menu suggestion, menu writing and plating design. The Chef Apprentice creates and interprets, as well as assists other in interpreting recipes and the measuring of ingredients. The Chef Apprentice is also knowledgeable in the proper operation of standard kitchen equipment and is skilled in training others on the equipment’s proper and safe use. Maintains cleanliness throughout the operation.

This is a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation, required to work days, evenings, weekends and holiday hours as necessary.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in the proper operation of standard kitchen equipment.
• Skilled in training others on equipment's proper and safe use.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holiday hours as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the overall preparation, sanitation and monitoring of cooked foods for an assigned area.
• Directing the workflow of a team of full-time and student employees within a food station or preparation area.
• Cooking and presenting a large variety of foods.
• Creating station diagrams, daily specials, and prep lists.
• Assisting with menu suggestion, menu writing, and plating design.
• Creating and interpreting recipes and measuring ingredients.
• Operating standard kitchen equipment and training others on its proper and safe use.
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout the operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed