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As part of SCL, Cornell Dining is comprised of more than 30 on-campus eateries, including multiple all-access dining rooms, cafes, coffee shops, food courts, retail convenience stores, concessions stands, a restaurant and catering services. From crafting holiday-themed meals to chef surprises and dining room special events, the Cornell Dining team of more than 400 skilled culinarians and front-line associates, and 600 student employees work hard every day to offer a variety of fresh and healthy food from all over the world. Cornell Dining's mission is a commitment to Nourishing the Future: both for our guests and for our team. This is accomplished with a team-oriented and customer-service mindset, and an emphasis on training, education, professional development and career path opportunities for our entire organization.

The Executive Sous Chef, with direction from the area Operations Manager and/or Sr. Chef, oversees the culinary operations of a small scale but unique food program that strives to achieve an exceptional customer experience in a community oriented facility. This role is charged with supporting a small team and must regularly demonstrate culinary best-practices, provide on-the-job coaching and feedback, assess ongoing training needs, and evaluate individual and team performance that promotes diversity and inclusive workplace behaviors. The Executive Sous Chef will also play a large support role in developing, implementing and inspiring culinary creativity in menu planning though monitoring food service quality controls, recipe adherence and managing product ordering and inventory levels which are in-line with prescribed operating budgets ranging up to $1 million annually. This unique role, will support program initiatives by working closely with critical community partners, student engagement groups and other community members. Additionally, this position will be responsible for booking, planning and executing over $100,000 in annual catering revenue for on and off campus.

A successful Executive Sous Chef, will:

• Develop and maintain strong and lasting relationship with our community partners, guest, clients and other work groups to advance organizational goals and outreach initiatives including attending culinary competitions and key food service industry conferences.
• Be actively involved with all staff through a developed pattern of management that continually looks to motivate, develop and manage performance through regular hands-on training and daily feedback and coaching.
• Ensure proper food safety/handling, food quality, and customer service standards that ensure a welcoming environment for our staff, students and guests
• Demonstrate culinary excellence and creativity in their menu selection and ingredient adjustments to ensure great tasting, high-quality, and cost effective meal options for this particular community
• Ensure Dining, University and state/federal laws, policies and procedures are implemented and maintained in a positive and consistent manner.

Required Qualifications:

• At least two years of formal culinary training, two years of college course work and/or relevant Associate's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience..
• Highly Effective oral and written communication skills
• Technical/computer skills, including experience with MS Word office productivity tools and the ability to learn various systems (food management, excel, timekeeping) quickly
• Demonstrated ability at building meaningful and effective relationships
• Working knowledge of appropriate food and health codes

*Must be able to successfully complete Cornell Dining's Chef-level practical exam and cooking demonstration and includes a series of culinary and managerial skills assessments designed to evaluate potential effectiveness in the role. This cooking assessment will be based on a kosher meat meal where milk products will not be allowed.

*Position requires a varied work schedule, including availability on nights and weekends as needed, including being present for all Jewish Holiday meals and catering events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional professional or educational experience or culinary certification is advantageous specially in a collegiate of event specific setting
• Knowledge of Kosher food laws and practices as well as familiarity with EventWorX and CBORD food management systems is highly preferred
• Previous experience in a collegiate setting is preferred, but not required. Familiarity managing in a collective bargaining/union environment and/or working with student or volunteer employees is also beneficial.

This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The successful applicant will be expected to work on campus. No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Job Title:

Chef II

Job Family:

Auxiliary Services

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Caleb Yu

Number of Openings:

1

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• Unique applicable skills.

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