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The University of Charleston is a well-established higher education institution located in Charleston, West Virginia, dedicated to providing quality education and fostering a supportive community for its students and staff. Alongside its academic offerings, the university operates various support services, including a diverse food service department committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences to students, faculty, and visitors. The food service team at the University of Charleston emphasizes professionalism, efficiency, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards, making it an attractive workplace for culinary professionals seeking growth within an academic environment. This environment combines the stability of a respected educational institution with the dynamic demands of culinary service, creating an opportunity for career advancement and skill development in food production and management. The University of Charleston is currently seeking a qualified Sous Chef to join its culinary team on an hourly employment basis. This role plays a vital part in supporting the Executive Chef and culinary staff in all facets of food service operations, ensuring that the highest standards of food quality and customer service are consistently maintained. The Sous Chef will be responsible for supervising food preparation, assisting with inventory and supply chain processes, maintaining production records, and contributing to menu development and recipe costing. The position requires a practical and hands-on approach to kitchen leadership, combining creative culinary skills with operational knowledge to enhance the overall dining experience. In this role, the Sous Chef will supervise and assist in the preparation of both hot and cold food items, ensuring adherence to standardized recipes and company policies. They will assist the Executive Chef actively with procurement duties, including ordering and receiving supplies, and managing inventory processes to optimize kitchen efficiency. Accurate record-keeping is essential, including managing par levels, waste logs, and temperature logs to maintain compliance with quality and safety standards. The role also involves staff supervision, ensuring that all team members perform their duties effectively while adhering to safety and sanitation regulations as prescribed by Federal, State, and local authorities. The Sous Chef will also take an active role in organizing and implementing catered events, promotional programs, and new operational standards that align with the university's commitment to exceptional service. The ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills and decision-making capabilities, demonstrating leadership qualities that promote a collaborative and productive kitchen environment. They should have at least three years of culinary experience or hold a relevant culinary degree and be comfortable operating commercial kitchen equipment. A high standard of personal hygiene and the ability to follow both verbal and written instructions are crucial to success in this role. This opportunity offers the chance to work in a respected institution with competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, vacation and sick leave accrual, paid holidays, an employee assistance program, and tuition benefits. The University of Charleston fosters an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace, encouraging candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and contribute to the vibrant university community.

• Able to read, write, and perform basic math
• able to follow verbal and written instructions
• exceptional interpersonal skills and decision-making ability
• ability to lead, supervise, and coordinate activities of others
• high standard of personal hygiene
• three years culinary experience or culinary degree
• operational knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment