How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

Department Summary Michigan Dining is comprised of nineteen on-campus cafes and markets, nine residential dining halls, Michigan Bakery, and the Michigan Catering unit. Our 500 professional and 800 student employees are committed to creative, healthy and nutritious foods, international cuisines, and sustainability throughout all dining operations.

Job Summary The Culinary Assistant Director (AD) develops, implements, and manages culinary operations for all areas of Catering. The Culinary AD provides leadership and support for Catering Operations in culinary excellence, training, recipe and menu development, purchasing support, and the innovation and execution of new catering concepts. Your work will involve the development of food quality standards and work with the Catering Director in formulating and monitoring a yearly food budget and plan for catering food. The important elements of the position include food quality, food cost, procurement, development of staff, safety, and sanitation. Provide training for the staff, keeping them current with culinary skills and procedures. Participate in public relations and sales efforts with customer interaction. You will report to the Director of Catering

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What You'll Do

• Be a member of the Michigan Dining Leadership Team with responsibility for developing, and administering the operational procedures, food production standards and methods, and menu guidelines for Michigan Dining operations.
• Responsible for the variety, quality, presentation, and nutritional value of foods and menu planning activity.
• Advise the Catering Director in planning of goals and short and long-term programs for Dining Services consistent with comprehensive strategic planning and goals of the University, Student Life, and Dining Services.
• Collaboratively direct the culinary operations of multiple units by supporting supervisory staff.
• Help develop projects and strategies using best industry practices to enhance current programs for students and clients that increase the perception of value, responsiveness, convenience, and accessibility of products and services including extended hours of service, improved and expanded menu options, and continuing enhancement of the residential operations.
• Participate with the Catering Director in the recruitment, selection, development, and discipline of food services management, supervisory and support staff.

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Required Qualifications*

• Degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited culinary school or equivalent experience.
• At least seven (7) years or progressively responsible experience as a chef in a high volume, high-quality food service operation.
• Experience of culinary techniques, menu planning, recipe and menu development, dining trends, food ordering and production systems, budget management, use of general and commercial kitchen equipment, preparation, pricing, presentation, and management of kitchen personnel. Demonstrate a high level of knowledge in regional, international, ethnic, and special needs/wellness cuisines and processes.

Additional Information

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Selected candidates whose start date is 4/1/23 or after, will not be eligible for the university salary/merit plan in 2023 unless otherwise notified.

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.