SOUS CHEF- Moody Towers Campus Dining- University of HOUSTON
About The Position
Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring an energetic and growth minded SOUS CHEF on the campus of the UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON . This key culinary role will help lead the successful operation of the MOODY TOWERS Dining Commons food service team. Moody Towers are located in the Wheeler District and is proud to be a 3-star Certified Green Restaurant®. The 33,000 square feet Moody Towers Dining Commons provides delicious food using state-of-the-art equipment at ten different stations, our culinary team prepares all of the food right in front of the guest! Moody Towers is the largest dining hall on UH campus and is open 6 days a week. As a culinarian within our dining programs, you will be hands on with menu development and preparation, infusing creativity, and precision into every dish. This role entails helping supervise budgeting and food costing, ensuring client and customer satisfaction, and fostering employee training and growth. You will supervise hourly associates and you work with Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering With Chartwells rapid growth trajectory, there's immense potential for you to advance expertly and make an immediate impact in our culinary landscape!
Requirements
- Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
- Catering experience a plus
- High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
- Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
- Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
- ServSafe certified - highly desirable
Nice To Haves
- A.S. or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
- Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
- Produces and execute catering events
- Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
