Sous Chef (5230U), Housing & Dining Services - 67438
Company: University of California, Berkeley
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Sous Chef (5230U), Housing & Dining Services - 67438 About
Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are
committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience
and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of
all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of
openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for
students, faculty and staff.The University of California, Berkeley,
is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education,
distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized
academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it
provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission
and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the
California experience, animated by such values as innovation,
questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and
nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual
renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and
social value in California, the United States and the world.We are
looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full
diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and
understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic
backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at
Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and
equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a
matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among
faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding
whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly
encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding
Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our
Strategic Plan.At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a
fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the
Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their
full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our
staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per
year to engage in professional development activities. To find out
more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit
grow.berkeley.edu.Departmental OverviewIn the Division of Student
Affairs and under the Residential Student Services Programs
portfolio, Cal Dining is a self-operated dining program focused on
culinary excellence, social responsibility and supporting the
living/learning environment of our customers. With more than 12,000
meal plan holders, Cal Dining serves over 5 million meals per year
in 14 facilities with a combination of residential "all you care to
eat" dining, retail "a la carte" dining, training, early childhood
education meal production, and catering. Cal Dining services the
campus seven days per week, seventeen hours per day employing 450
full and part time staff and approximately 400 Cal student workers
across multiple locations.ResponsibilitiesFOOD PRODUCTION
- Assists unit executive chef and managers in activities of staff
whom operation and maintain kitchens for in-house service of
customers.
- Performs audits to ensure compliance with food prep, quality
control standards as well as safety/security standards related to
handling and preparation of food.
- Manages special menu requests as needed based on specific
dietary needs.
- Manages menu production for catering and other special events
as needed.
- Prepares assigned menu items following department recipes in
accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Adjusts production levels to meet service needs.QUALITY
ASSURANCE
- Follows Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points principles
of food preparation, safety and sanitation at all times.
- Ensures quality control and Hazard Analysis and Critical
Control Points are met and adhered to during food production and
service.
- Ensures allergen guidelines are followed during production and
service.DIRECTING AND TRAINING
- Oversees kitchen staff and ensures all food service health,
safety, nutritional, recipe, policies and guidelines are adhered to
at all times.
- May be responsible for shift supervision, leading and directing
all scheduled staff and services for a specific meal period.
- Provides assignments to production and service staff as needed
and recommends performance ratings for production staff to
management.SAFETY AND SANITATION
- Identifies and resolves a wide range of quality assurance
issues in creative and imaginative ways.
- Safely operates and maintains the following equipment used in
food production and service: mixer, food chopper, ovens, steamers,
fryers, grills, thermotainers, can opener, steam jacketed kettles,
knives and utensils.
- Ensures the cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of designated
storage and work areas; large and small equipment and utensils used
in food production.OTHER DUTIES
- With Chef Manager or Executive Chef, plans work schedules to
meet production demands.
- Executes ordering standards and timelines assigned by unit
executive chef.
- Completes professional development and other duties as
assignedRequired Qualifications
- Verbal and written communication in the English language.
- Active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking,
multi-task and time management skills.
- Solid decision making, reasoning, effective interpersonal, and
work leadership skills
- Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, operations
analyses, and quality control analyses and to provide guidance to
all levels of personnel.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of food and production.
- Experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a
kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
- Ability to follow recipes.
- Experience directing other staff.
- Computer applications skills.
- Experience in large-volume production.
- Experience leading a production staff.
- ServSafe or Food Service Handler
Certification.Education/Training:
- High school diploma and/or equivalent
experience/training.Preferred Qualifications
- Culinary Degree and/or equivalent experience/training.
- ServeSafe Certification.Salary & BenefitsFor information on the
comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please
visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits
website.Under California law, the University of California,
Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the
compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary
outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range
takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in
making compensation decisions including but not limited to
experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and
certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and
organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be
offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.
Salary offers are determined based on final candidate
qualifications and experience.The budgeted salary or hourly range
that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is
$25.50 - $31.80.
- This is a 5.5 month, 100%, full-time (40 hours per week),
limited (temporary) position that is eligible for UC benefits.
- This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.How to ApplyTo
apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.Conviction
History BackgroundThis is a designated position requiring
fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job
responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction
histories and reviews information received in the context of the
job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make
employment contingent upon successful completion of the background
check.Mandated ReporterThis position has been identified as a
Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected
abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to
designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve
the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed
statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated
Reporter.Driving RequiredA valid driver's license and DMV check for
driving record is required.Equal Employment OpportunityThe
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as
an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission poster.The University of California's Affirmative action
policy.The University of California's Anti-Discrimination policy.
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