Dining UCEN Chef de Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine

Under the general direction of culinary leadership, the Chef de Cuisine is responsible for assisting in the daily management and supervision of the Dining Services culinary team in specific operational areas. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for managing culinary personnel to execute recipes, menus, production standards, cooking processes, methods, and procedures, along with procurement and inventory control of day-to-day operations. Under the general supervision of the Unit Manager of Hospitality Services, the Chef de Cuisine manages the culinary operation of any UCEN, including but not limited to the Bistro Caf and Restaurant, Catering at UCEN, etc. and as assigned, Dining Hall and/or Dining departmental needs, assisting with establishing operational needs, production standards, cooking processes, and procedures for day-to-day operations. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for training production personnel in food preparation, display design, equipment usage, proper food handling, recipe testing, creative menu planning, and innovations. Implements event budget plans and cost-control techniques during the academic year and Summer conference season. Supervises service and staff for the restaurant and supports special events of high campus profile requiring knowledge of the academic and political climate on campus. Ensures high-quality food and presentation for all UCEN events on campus and off-campus, ranging from groups of 10 to 2,000+. Helps create and maintain an effective team that takes pride in their product and services and inspires them through modeling UCEN as an art form and platform for using creativity and new skills. Ensures that food quality and safety guidelines are established and consistently maintained to achieve the highest public health standards and reduce the risk of food borne illness. Responsibilities include direct supervision of assigned career staff and student employees throughout the year.

Budgeted Salary: $73,350/annual

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week Days of the Week: To be determined and details to be discussed at the interview Shift Includes: Day, Evenings Night, Weekends, to be determined and discussed at the interview Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: QA CHEF 3 (005231) Travel: Never or Rarely