University of Mississippi Assistant Chef

The Chi chapter of Tri Delta is looking to add to their team for the upcoming academic year! We are currently searching for an Assistant Cook to join our kitchen team. The Assistant Cook is a member of Tri Delta’s Park Street Properties Team, and this role will assist with executing the preparation of all meals provided at the chapter facility while maintaining and operating a clean, sanitary and safe kitchen. You do not need to be a member of Tri Delta to apply. This role is full-time, benefits eligible during the academic year.

• Status: Full-Time Hourly Seasonal
• Location: On-site
• Supervised by: House Director or Chef (varies by location)
  
  

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Kitchen Management
• Thoroughly check and store food and supplies that are delivered to the facility and promptly remit any purchase orders or purchase receipts from the food vendor to the supervisor
• Collaborate with the supervisor to establish an orderly environment of the kitchen
• Ensure that the kitchen is clean daily, orderly and free from unnecessary hazards and dangers; regularly clean kitchen supplies, dishes, and utensils after use
• Prohibit residents from loitering in the kitchen
• Properly care for supplies and leftovers
• Ensure trash receptacles are emptied daily
• Manages the use and distribution pantry stock, kitchen supplies and equipment
• Report to the supervisor any action necessary to properly maintain the kitchen and its equipment; Advise when items or supplies need to be replaced and/or repaired and recommend capital improvements as needed throughout the year and when requested by the house corporation
• Closes kitchen each night and ensures kitchen space is prepared for the following morning
• Safety & Security
• Maintains safety, security, and emergency support for the kitchen environment to comply with all local, state and federal ordinances and adheres to food safety best practices
• Promptly notify the supervisor of any maintenance problems or unsafe conditions in or around the kitchen
• Observe kitchen and chapter rules, as determined by the chapter and house director
• Notify supervisor of any accidents or injuries while on duty, immediately
• Administrative/General Responsibilities
• Assist with reconciling and reporting all kitchen expenditures as outlined by the supervisor; operate within specified operating budget for meals and kitchen
• Follow expense approval and expense reporting processes and procedures
• Assist with planning and managing the work schedule for the kitchen staff
• Submit work hours for payroll through an online payroll system
• Refrain from the use of alcohol or drugs in and around the chapter territory
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and any requested training sessions
• Assist with leading kitchen meal prep, food service, and supervising staff when Chef is away from facility
• Employee Relationships & Expectations
• Offer logistical support for chapter priorities, programs, initiatives
• Assist with maintaining vendor relationships for the procurement of all goods and services necessary for the efficient operation of the kitchen
• Promptly notify supervisor and/or house director of any maintenance problems or unsafe conditions in or around the kitchen
• Observe kitchen, dining and chapter rules, as determined by the chapter, chef, and house director (varies by location)
• Maintain a professional relationship with all chapter members and residents, employees, and volunteers
• Notify supervisor and/or house director of any accidents or injuries while on duty, immediately
  

Required Qualifications Include

• 5+ years of related experience in high volume/banquet facility
• Possesses a specialty or advanced certification in culinary arts or equivalent experience
• Possesses staff relations, customer service, and safety standards skills
• Possesses skills to operate a computer including web browsing, email, and Microsoft Office products
• Meet specified physical requirements of lifting no more than 40 lbs, standing for long periods of time, and use of hands to handle and control tools
• Ability to speak and read English
• Ability to use proper discretion and independent judgement in carrying out the primary roles and responsibilities of the position
  
  

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Preferred ServSafe Certified