Culinary Support Manager - Memorial Union Kitchen

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wisconsin Union is seeking a Culinary Support Manager to play a leadership role in the daily management and smooth operation of our high-volume production kitchen located in the Memorial Union. Reporting to the Associate Executive Chef, this position will manage and develop kitchen staff, coordinate daily food production, order and receive product, plan menus, 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.

Requirements

• 3 years of progressive experience overseeing a high-volume production operation
• 1 year as a lead or supervisor in a multi-department kitchen
• Hold or able to obtain within 3 months of hire ServSafe Certification

Nice To Haves

• Experience ordering product for high-volume kitchen production

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and coordinate daily food production activities to maximize efficiency and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality product.
• Lead and direct the implementation of best practices for kitchen organization, safety, efficiency, and established operating procedures.
• Order and receive product.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage full-time cooks and student workers in both the kitchen and dish room.
• Support our catering and retail/restaurant teams.
• Selects, develops, implements and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations
• Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities
• Monitors adherence to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures, identifies needs and makes recommendations for improvement to leadership
• Oversees the dish room
• Develops, implements and oversees workflow components, and assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
• Assists with unit budget monitoring, management of inventory levels, and staff training

Benefits

• pension plan
• vacation
• sick leave
• generous paid time off
• 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: No Education Listed