Job description

Who are we?

The University of Texas at Austin, Housing and Dining (UHD) operates a variety of dining locations throughout the Forty Acres, including dining halls, restaurants, coffee shops and convenience stores! Our locations serve residents, students, staff and campus visitors.

What are the benefits?

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Free Capital metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time, and holidays
• Career growth and professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

What does this position do?

Assist the Chef Unit Manager/Unit Manager in managing weekly and daily product ordering for food preparation, commissary, grab-and-go, catering, and bakery. Manages weekly production run, inventory, and food/labor costs. Assists in managing the operation of a large commissary and production kitchen, including training personnel.

What are the job duties?

• Responsible for managing FoodPro (food management system) and completing the following: product updates, inventory book management, invoices, product ordering, and weekly inventory analysis. Checks product inventory in all areas daily. Separates weekly production run for each department/serving line and completes daily usage reports. Manage food cost through inventory and cost of goods. Assist manager in financial reporting and provide necessary data.
• Responsible for ensuring that daily orders are received and accurate. Reconcile orders/ transfers and ensure that they are properly processed or submitted in a timely manner. Anticipate and identify issues and areas of improvement and produce viable and logical solutions.
• Ensure that coolers, freezers, and storage areas are maintained properly and the product is stored correctly in accordance with health codes. Ensure all UHD and University policies and procedures are followed. Maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Provide direction, coaching, and evaluation to dining staff. Assist in developing effective working relationships and positively influencing and motivating a diverse staff. Work as a team member and promote systems thinking in a dynamic environment. During critical times or shift change, support the team by covering floor operations or assisting with culinary as needed. Assist with the implementation of seasonal menus.
• Attend residential events, purchasing, and catering meetings to stay informed about changes within dining operations. Responsible for ensuring proper communication to the Unit Manager regarding updates or changes involving residential meals or catering orders. Ensure open communication with unit leadership team as needed.
• Assist chefs with the production of special events or catering during peak times. Assist in administrative duties and other duties as need.

What qualifications do I need?

• High school graduation or GED.
• At least 7 years food preparation in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• Ability to complete and maintain University Housing and Dining Food Safety Training and or ServSafe.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

What preferred qualifications could I have?

• At least 3 years of experience as an Executive Sous Chef preparing a variety of gourmet, regional and ethnic cuisine in a large commercial high volume food court or restaurant environment.
• At least 2 years of experience ordering and managing an inventory system.
• At least 2 years of experience managing food cost and financial reporting.
• Experience in managing, supervising training, directing and evaluating a staff of at least 15.
• Experience with managing catering and BOE’s.
• Experience working with food management or inventory systems.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with time keeping and employee payroll.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

What are the working conditions?

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around chemical fumes.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around chemicals.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing stairs.
• Lifting and moving.

Work Shift

• Hours and days may vary due to University Housing and Dining business needs.

Requisition #: R_00023159

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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