UMD Sous Chef - 10 Month Appointment

About Us:

UMD Dining Services provides diverse and high-quality dining options across campus, including Superior Dining, our all-you-care-to-eat residential dining center, and a Food Court with five unique concepts—Subs & Wraps, Burgers, Pizza, Burritos, and Grab & Go. We also operate Northern Shores Coffee Shop, two dining kiosks, and a full-service restaurant, along with catering services for campus events. Dining Services focuses on providing diverse food options, sustainability efforts, and quality service to the campus community. This is a 10 month position What you'll be doing: Ensure a high-quality dining experience for the campus community by upholding standards in food quality, sanitation, and service. Coordinate daily team staffing for high-volume, complex operational processes. Oversee inventory levels and manage product orders with accuracy and timeliness. Train and mentor team to meet objectives, fostering skill development to strengthen individual performance and team cohesion. Innovate and refine recipes, processes, and efficiencies to elevate guest experience. Oversee guest experience and uphold standards through coaching and training. Observe and report guest trends to improve team performance. Implement performance management practices and administer corrective actions as needed to maintain accountability and support team excellence. Demonstrate proficiency in verbal and written communication to effectively engage with team and management at all levels. Prioritize and actively promote a safe work environment by upholding both physical and mental well-being standards, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and fostering a culture of support and awareness among team members. These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this work and do not limit the assignment of related responsibilities in any position of this class or assignment of responsibilities performed by a lower classification. Dining Services retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position to assist in all areas of Dining Operations based on business needs. This position is categorized as an essential employee role. In situations of reduced or closed operations this position is still required to report to work at the employer's discretion. Examples of reduced operations include inclement weather and power outages. What you'll need: BA/BS plus at least four years of experience or combination of related education and experience to equal at least 8 years

WORK Environment:

Onsite

SALARY RANGE

: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience For a full job description, click "Apply" to visit the UMN career site. What we provide (Civil Service/Labor Rep): MN State Retirement System (MSRS) pension plan - tax-deferred. Thirteen paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement opportunities cover 75% - 100% of eligible tuition. Excellent and affordable health care benefits. Wellbeing Program (reduction in annual premiums). Yearly merit increase program. Many professional development opportunities. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$29.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person