What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHEF/CATERING SERVICE SUPERVISOR position at Del Mar College?
Department
Campus Dining
Position Type
Non-Exempt
Employment Status
Full-Time-Staff
Salary
$20.75 - $30.52
Open Date
04/10/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts.
Three (3) years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
Three (3) years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
One (1) year Catering Experience.
Food Manager’s Certification.
Food Manager’s Certification.
Valid Texas Driver License with the ability to be insurable by Del Mar College.
Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Strong financial understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management.
Ability to lead and engage a culinary team, with exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset.
Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years or more of culinary/kitchen management experience.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
High volume, complex food service operations experience
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
High volume, complex food service operations experience
Hands-on chef experience.
Three (3) years or more Catering Experience.
ServSafe Certification.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The College is committed to diversity in its workforce.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Responsible for developing and implementing culinary solutions to meet the needs of
employees, students and guests for on-campus catering functions and responsible for the oversight and management of the Viking Catering program and Viking Café areas.
Job Duty
Oversee and manage catering food purchases for timely deliveries/pick-up and food quality and
help manage the preparation and production of food, setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment for catering events and dining areas, as needed.
Job Duty
Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed and assists with planning and creating menus for Viking Catering and produces and executes catering events.
Job Duty
Selects and develops recipes and standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality and responsible for training of kitchen and catering staff in appropriate food preparation, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation and completes and applies daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
Job Duty
Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits and participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.
Job Duty
Communicate with catering liaison to ensure all details of the event are met.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Duty
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts?
- Yes, I have an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts. (Submission of transcript(s) with conferred date required.)
- No, I do not have the required education.
- * Do you have three (3) years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience?
- Yes, I have three (3) years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
- No, I do not have the required experience.
- * Do you have one (1) year experience in catering services?
- Yes.
- No.
- * Do you have a current Food Manager certification?
- Yes (Submission of certification is required).
- No.
- * Do you have a valid Texas Driver's license with the ability to be insurable by Del Mar College?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- Transcripts
- Certification(s)
Salary : $21 - $31
