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Junior Sous Chef - The Commons
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Position Number: 5781002
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Food Services

Junior Sous Chef - The Commons

Job ID: 278795
Location: Kennesaw, 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? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? 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.

Job Summary

Assists in oversight of daily operations, ensures quality food production and presentation to meet the standards as established by and under the guidance of department leadership. Supervises a team of cooks and kitchen personnel. Performs the duties of leadership in the absence of their direct supervisor.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures production and service of quality, consistent menu items that adhere to all culinary standards as set by University Dining, as directed by department leaders

2. Supervises and oversees assigned kitchen personnel with responsibility to support performance management, training, and scheduling

3. Supports training and managing of kitchen personnel

4. Aids in oversight of daily food production and meal service

5. Assists in production forecasting and tracking

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) and labor costs and operating expenses

9. Responsible for assisting with weekly inventory counts

10. Coordinates and manages special projects, which include special promotions and other responsibilities as assigned

11. Participates in back of house (BOH) management team meetings

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Valid Food Service Sanitation Manager / ServSafe Certification within ninety (90) days of hire

Required Experience
One (1) year of related work experience to include at least one (1) year of supervisory or management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Technical training in commercial food service preferred

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a culinary arts or related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in a high-volume food service operation
Experience in higher education campus dining

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $22.00 to $25.00 based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits

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
Proficient with equipment and safety policies, waste management, and inventory control measures
Well versed in food service terminology and food handling procedures
Trained in the principles of food preparation and storage, health hazards, and necessary precautionary measures
In full command of principles of food sanitation and regulations
Complete understanding of safe temperatures for serving food and storage or refrigerated and frozen raw and cooked foods

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Skilled culinary professional
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 26 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 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not 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.

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.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=278795&PostingSeq=1