Purpose of Position

Under the direction of theDSUDining Operations Manager, Kitchen Manager and the Sous Chef/Production Managers, this position is responsible for all operations at the Mongolian grill station to include but not limited to preparing or producing feature and grill items by reading and comprehending recipes and assigning and monitoring jobs of subordinate personnel (third cooks, hourlies, students and temps). To perform other duties as assigned to include but not limited to main kitchen production and cleaning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Ability to read and write, demonstrate basic math skills.
• Supervisory experience working in a fast food restaurant or high volume full service production kitchen.
• Knowledge of all types of cooking methods by reading and converting recipes.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment.
• Good organizational skills, ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to communicate in writing or verbally to both supervisors and subordinates.
• Position will be exposed to slippery footing and congested work areas.

Required Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma

Experience:

• Previous experience in food service
• Previous supervisory experience

Additional Consideration(s)

Education:

• ServSafe certified or equivalent food handler program
• Some Culinary Arts School

Experience:

• Previous experience at a college or university
• Previous supervisory experience in sandwich/deli shops
• Previous supervisory experience in a fast food restaurant
• Previous supervisory experience in a high volume kitchen in an educational or institutional setting
• Previous experience writing menus and/or developing recipes

Conditions of Employment

This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period;

Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program;

Selected candidate will be exposed to slippery footing and congested work areas.