Assistant Kitchen Manager - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

Description

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Kitchen Manager

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Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

May 06, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

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, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team

Purpose

Assist the Chef Unit Manager/Unit Manager for University Housing and Dining (UHD) in managing weekly and daily product ordering utilizing the food management software system 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 in food safety, assisting with managing storage locations, and communicating with culinary team on essential business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• 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 costs 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 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 chefs with production of special events or catering during peak times. Assist in administrative duties and other duties as assigned. Follow all UHD policies and procedures as outlined in the guidelines for dining employees.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• At least 7 years of experience in food preparation in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• Ability to complete and maintain University Housing and Dining Food SafetyTraining and or ServSafe Manager and Allergen Certification.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 purchasing for multi-unit operations.
• At least 2 years of experience ordering and managing an inventory system.
• At least 2 years of experience managing food costs and financial reporting.
• Experience in managing, supervising, training, directing, and evaluating a staff of at least 15.
• Experience with managing catering BEO's (banquet event orders).
• Experience working with food management or inventory systems.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with timekeeping and employee payroll.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Salary Range

$57,000+ depending on qualifications

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

• Workdays, hours, and area may vary based on the needs of the unit and University Housing and Dining.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas