Sous Chef, The Commons

Job Title

Oversees daily operations, ensures quality food production and presentation to meet the standards as established by and under the guidance of department leadership in the assigned location(s). Supervises assigned staff and/or student assistants. Performs the duties of leadership in their absence.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Ensures production and service of quality, consistent menu items that adhere to all culinary standards as set by the department 2. Supervises and oversees assigned kitchen personnel with responsibility to support the activities of hiring, scheduling, performance management, annual reviews, and initiating employee status changes 3. Trains and manages assigned staff, supervises and coordinates culinary activities 4. Oversees daily food production and meal service 5. Assists in recipe and menu development, creation of cycle menus, production forecasting, and production schedules 6. Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety requirements, ensures labeling requirements are met and compliance with allergen containment procedures 7. Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment 8. Supports all efforts to ensure the operation is managed to budget, to include food (COGS), labor costs, and operating expenses 9. Responsible for weekly inventory counts 10. Coordinates and manages special projects, which may include catering and special promotions and other responsibilities as assigned 11. Participates in management team meetings

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Other Required Qualifications Valid Food Service Sanitation Manager and ServSafe Certification Current, valid, and unrestricted drivers license Required Experience Three (3) years of related work experience to include at least one (1) year of supervisory or management experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, View email address on click.appcast.io.