Catering/Banquet Production Chef - Multiple Openings

Production Chef
Manage and participate in all aspects of food preparation, presentation, and staffing for events catered by University Catering a unit of University Housing & Dining ensuring quality, consistency and complete customer satisfaction.
For a detailed job description, please email Alexander Alfaro at Alexander-Alfaro@uiowa.edu
About the Division of Student Life:
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
A combination of education and experience that is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food & Nutrition, Institutional Management, Hotel & Restaurant administration, or related field; equivalency may include completion of a certificate in the Culinary Arts and related experience (i.e. 3 years).
Experience (typically 1 year or more) in banquet planning, food preparation, and food presentation in a high-volume culinary operation, including inventory control, food service management, ordering, production and/or supervisory experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Computer Programs (i.e.Word, Excel, and Outlook.)
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Program requirements.
Desirable Qualifications:
ACF Chef de Cuisine Certification or equivalent experience in preparation and distribution of food,
Excellent leadership & interpersonal communication skills.
Reasonable experience (typically 1 year or more) working with electronic timekeeping systems, menu management systems, and/or food service operation systems.
Experience working in a collegiate/university food service environment.
Application Details:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Alexander-Alfaro@uiowa.edu.