Executive Sous Chef

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our team at the University of California, Merced. As a key member of our food service team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality and creativity in menu planning and presentation. You will work closely with our Chef Managers to develop and implement quality assurance standards in our dining facilities, ensuring compliance with safety, health, and sanitation regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement menu planning and presentation strategies to meet financial goals and ensure quality and creativity.
• Manage budgetary responsibility within cost per meal and cost guidelines, ensuring budgetary goals are met and on track.
• Ensure compliance with Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and all regulations mandated by local, state, and federal agencies in regard to safety, health, and sanitation regulations.
• Implement quality assurance standards in dining facilities, ensuring food safety, sanitation procedures, and standards are met.
• Conduct training in food production, presentation, portion control, proportion, sanitation, safety, and service.
• Audit dining facilities to ensure safety, sanitation, handling, and storage of food and food equipment use.
• Develop and maintain exceptional customer service standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3 years of related experience or 7 years equivalent related experience/education/training.
• Serve Safe Certification or equivalent.
• CCC certification with the American Culinary Federation or equivalent.
• CA Driver's License.

Background Check:

A background check is required for this position.