Sous Chef - Stingers

Job Title Sous Chef - Stingers Job Details Job ID: 294659 Location: Marietta, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university\'s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU. Location Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job Summary 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 Ensures production and service of quality, consistent menu items that adhere to all culinary standards as set by the department Supervises and oversees assigned kitchen personnel with responsibility to support the activities of hiring, scheduling, performance management, annual reviews, and initiating employee status changes Trains and manages assigned staff, supervises and coordinates culinary activities Oversees daily food production and meal service Assists in recipe and menu development, creation of cycle menus, production forecasting, and production schedules Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety requirements, ensures labeling requirements are met and compliance with allergen containment procedures Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment Supports all efforts to ensure the operation is managed to budget, to include food (COGS), labor costs, and operating expenses Responsible for weekly inventory counts Coordinates and manages special projects, which may include catering and special promotions and other responsibilities as assigned 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 Required Experience: Three (3) years of related work experience to include at least one (1) year of supervisory or management experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications: An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Culinary or Technical degree or certificate from a culinary arts program Preferred Experience: Experience in a high-volume, multi-unit environment or similar experience in higher education dining Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES : Able to anticipate the needs of guests and team members alike; Able to easily shift priorities when change or interruptions occur; Able to deliver against tight deadlines; Professional appearance and demeanor; Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines KNOWLEDGE : Requires an understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation regulations SKILLS : Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills; Skilled culinary professional; Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite); Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills; Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2. Additional policies are outlined online at the USG policy manuals. 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, contact the Office of Institutional Equity. Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time. This position does not require security clearance. Background Check Standard Enhanced Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. 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