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Catering Chef (Internal Employment Opportunity)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.



When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information Contact Us by:
Rodney Garrison
Rodney.Garrison@OSUCascades.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Position Details

Position Information

Department Housing & Dining Srvcs (LCH)
Position Title Manager 2-Sous Chef
Job Title Catering Chef (Internal Employment Opportunity)
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Bend
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary This is an Internal Employment Opportunity

Oregon State University - Cascades is seeking a Catering Chef. This is a full-time 1.00 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty position.

This position is located in Bend, OR.


In support of the OSU-Cascades Signature Areas of Distinction, the Dining Services team exists to support the health and wellness of all students, faculty and staff by providing food and beverage choices that facilitate our own health, contribute to the collective well-being of our community, and work in collaboration with internal experts as well as external partners. The OSU-Cascades Dining Services team is committed to:
   » Creating a welcoming and inclusive dining practice that will create a sense of community.
   » Providing dining options that meet the taste preferences, nutritional needs, price and dietary requests of our students, faculty and staff.
   » Working toward continuous improvements of operational efficiency by identifying and assessing metrics used to define success.
   » prosperously managing a dining operation in a competitive market that will at a minimum break even.

The purpose of the Sous/Catering Chef is to provide consistent, innovative, quality food in a fast paced, high volume commercial kitchen environment. this function is responsible for establishing and enforcing processes that ensure proper food handling techniques and health department compliance, ordering of food and supplies, developing menus and recipes within the guidelines set by the Culinary team and meeting food cost goals. This position also provides direction and continuous training for culinary staff and student workers on a everyday basis and supervises production and food presentation for OSU-Cascades in conjunction with other culinary members and managers, and partners with Dining leadership abilities team as needed regarding SEIU/OPEU contractual guidelines.

OSU-Cascades Dining Services staff members are expected to demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating an inclusive, welcoming, and safe environment for all students, faculty and staff.

Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply expertise, tools and expertise to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total compensates Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities Catering Order Fulfillment (45%)
   » Plans and manages food quantities for catered events.
   » Lead the planning, preparation, and execution of all catered events.
   » Inventory catering supplies and verify that needed quantities are available for service.
   » Create and review BEO and prep guides everyday and make note of any changes.
   » Assist the Chef/Manager to develop, maintain and cost recipes for catering menu.
   » Work directly with customers on planning special menus for events and conferences as needed.
   » Assist with food purchasing for catered events.
   » Communicate with kitchen staff about upcoming events and work with Chef/Manager to make sure that support staff is scheduled when needed.
   » Ensures compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements.
   » Maintain a current expertise of culinary trends.
   » Responsible for the high-quality, visually appealing food presentation during an event.

Food Preparation & Oversight (40%)
   » Utilize current culinary techniques and in house procedure in production, presentation and service to assure high quality.
   » Ensure high quality food production, presentation, flavor, and customer service.
   » Support the Chef/Manager in the oversight of all food preparation.
   » Provide leadership abilities and support to the entire kitchen staff.
   » Ensure compliance with all university policy and regulatory standards.
   » Assist in developing recipes and instructions for all food preparations.
   » Ensure that all food service areas meet cleanliness and sanitation standards.
   » Serve as back-up for placing orders with approved vendors to meet business needs.

Culinary leadership abilities (10%)
   » Ensure department safety and sanitation standards are being exceeded everyday including the following: ensuring everyday temperature logs are maintained accurately, staff are trained and following established safety/sanitation policies, HACCP procedures and being followed and exceeded and that everyday inspections are made to verify all internal and exterior areas are clean and debris-free.
   » Assist with operational leadership abilities of the day-to-day function of the food service operations.
   » Assist in creating menu and rotation plans.
   » Assist in menu development that meets multiple dietary and allergen needs along with healthy cooking principals.
   » Work with Chef/Manager to plan, evaluate and revise procedures and practices to ensure efficient, effective workflow and quality standards.
   » Act as function model regarding cleanliness and appearance, hygiene, food handling, work areas and food storage.
   » Promote efficient use of time, equipment, technique and ingredients.
   » Assist Chef/Manager with food pricing and vendor sourcing. Participate in daily/weekly production meetings and facilitate as needed.

Other (5%)
   » Complete various projects and other tasks as assigned.
What You Will Need
   » Associates degree, vocational or technical degree in Culinary Arts, completion of a certified culinary apprenticeship, equivalent combination of education and work practice may be substituted.
   » 5 years of progressive chef practice with a minimum of 3 years' full time work practice as a Sous Chef or Lead.
   » managery practice in a large commercial restaurant, hotel, catering, or institution.
   » Demonstrated expertise in a variety of culinary expertise, techniques and styles. E.g., practice in exhibition cooking, practice in various global cuisines. Must have strong expertise of the flow of food through the preparation process, presentation, and service.
   » Demonstrated capability to teach others.
   » Excellent oral, written, and communication expertise.
   » Demonstrated capability to cooperate, follow instructions, and organizational expertise.
   » Basic working expertise of windows-located personal computer applications (e.g. Work Excel, e-mail).
   » Demonstrated passion for food and the food service industry.
   » capability to lift, carry or push up to 50lbs.
   » Working expertise of ServSafe principles; certification required within 90 days of employment.
   » Must obtain an Oregon Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of the hire date and maintain all over employment with OSU-Cascades Dining Services.
   » Pursuant to OSU-Cascades Dining Services policy, this position is required to maintain current CPR/AED certification within 90 days of employment, or when training becomes available.
   » capability to promote and enhance diversity as demonstrated by previous practice working with individuals and groups with widely varying backgrounds, perspectives, education, and expertise.
   » Demonstrated expertise of food allergens and special dietary needs.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have
   » Working expertise of computerized menu and recipe systems strongly preferred.
   » Bachelor's degree in a field related to the work performed.
   » Degree from a Culinary Arts School.
   » practice as a chef executing a variety of menus for various catering events both small (20 - 100 guests) and large (200 guests +).
   » broad work as a chef in a full service culinary environment (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions) with dining room service, casual service, catering, and special events.
   » practice working in a team located environment.
   » practice working with a clientele that has various special diet needs.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Pay Method income
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time income Range income is commensurate with expertise, education, and practice.
Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/107816

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P08516UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/16/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 09/26/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 10/03/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal
Special Instructions to candidates This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.



When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information Contact Us by:
Rodney Garrison
Rodney.Garrison@OSUCascades.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
   » * Internal employment opportunities are filled from within the institution by candidates who are current, or recent, members of the OSU Community. Please indicate how you meet this criterion. See: http://hr.oregonstate.edu/jobs/oeshtxt/111 for details.
(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
   » Resume
   » Cover LetterOptional Documents
   » VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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Job Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Address: Corvallis
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 09/26/2024 / Viewed 2 times
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Company: Oregon State University
Contact Email: Rodney.Garrison@OSUCascades.edu


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