Sous Chef/Food Production Supervisor 00481 - Quick Hire!

Christopher Newport University is a public university located in Newport News, Virginia. Established with a dedication to fostering a supportive and enriching educational environment, the university serves a diverse student body and offers a broad range of academic programs and services. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, Christopher Newport University blends a friendly campus culture with opportunities for professional growth and development. The university employs a dedicated team of professionals who contribute to its mission of delivering high-quality education and services to students and staff alike. The role of Sous Chef/Food Production Supervisor is a vital position within the university's food services department. This full-time, non-exempt position, classified as CNU Grade 5, offers a starting salary of $41,121, commensurate with education and experience. The individual in this role will be responsible for supervising and directing the food production team, ensuring the efficient preparation of high-quality meals for the university community. The Sous Chef/Food Production Supervisor will oversee all aspects of food production, including managing cooks, prep cooks, salad and dessert production staff, while maintaining compliance with food safety standards. This position requires a combination of leadership skills, culinary expertise, and operational knowledge in food service management. Experience in high-volume food production and a background in university or college food service environments is highly valuable for success in this role. The candidate will also be expected to uphold the university's standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction while supporting a collaborative and productive work environment. The position emphasizes the importance of food safety certification such as ServSafe or an equivalent food handler program, as well as relevant formal education in culinary arts, food service management, or hospitality. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate supervisory experience and a proven track record in directing food service operations efficiently. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the university's mission by fostering the delivery of nutritious, appealing, and efficiently produced food services to students, faculty, and staff. It also provides scope for professional development within a dynamic and supportive institution.

• High school diploma or equivalent education or experience
• Supervisory experience
• Certified in ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification
• Degree in Culinary Arts, food service management, hospitality or equivalent preferred
• Experience with directing entire food production staff
• Experience in high volume food production
• Experience working in a university or college food service environment