Culinary Services Sous Chef, UM Dining

UM Dining at the University of Montana invites applications for an extraordinary opportunity. We have an immediate opening for three (3) Sous Chefs to join our team. All three of these positions are union positions. One will work primarily in the Food Zoo and the new dining center, one in catering, and one at the Iron Griz restaurant located on the campus golf course.

The Sous Chef in the Food Zoo reports to the Executive Sous Chef for Residential Dining. The Sous Chef in catering will report to the lead Chef de Cuisine in catering. The third Sous Chef will report directly to the General Manager of the Iron Griz. We hope to hire all three positions from one pool so you only need to apply once. All three positions are hands on working positions. The main difference is in the scheduling. The Food Zoo position has a more predictable schedule which may not change too much during a semester. The catering position is event driven and the schedule changes often. The Iron Griz position will be primarily afternoon to evenings, though that may vary based on business.

The Sous Chef primarily supervises and directs all student staff in the kitchen and, in the case of the Food Zoo, classified employees. The Sous Chef will assist in creating and producing a variety of recipes and menus for their operation. In the absence of their direct supervisor, the Sous Chef may be responsible for ordering food and supplies.

This position requires incumbent to develop a working knowledge in:

• Knowledge and experience with forecasting, menus, and recipe production.
• A wide variety of food service equipment and ethnic cuisines.
• Recipe and menu development and production of high quality food, menus, and dining experience.
• Food and supply purchasing.
• Experience with receiving, storage, and production of a wide variety of food items.
• Active participation in appropriate professional organizations such as NACUFS, ACF, NRA

Required Skills

• Professional management and supervisory experience.
• High volume and/or fine dining food service experience.
• Experience in display cooking and presenting menus to guests.
• Ability to work with and train college students as employees and guests.
• Management ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

Minimum Required Experience

• Extensive experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities at this level are typically acquired with a Culinary Degree and a minimum of two (2) years of on the job culinary experience or four (4) or more years of on the job culinary experience. Two (2) of those years must be in high volume operations. Leadership and management experience are required.

About UM Campus Dining and UM

Shared Values and Guiding Principles

• NOURISHMENT: We serve wholesome, high quality, and nutritious food.
• GUEST SERVICE: The people we serve are our guests. We will exceed our guests’ expectations.
• SUSTAINABILITY: We commit to local, regional, and global environmental stewardship through sustainable business practices and agricultural economic development in Montana through the UM Farm to College Program.
• PROFESSIONALISM: We exhibit passion, excellence, integrity, loyalty, responsiveness, and innovation in the pursuit of our profession. We affirm, cultivate, and value our employees through professional development.
• DIVERSITY: We respect and celebrate the contributions, rights, and dignity of our diverse employees and guests.
• PARTNERSHIPS: We cultivate collaborative and financial partnerships with our on- and off-campus colleagues in support of the University’s mission.
• FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: As a self-operated dining department, we maintain profitability to meet our obligations as a self-funded state auxiliary account. We are entrepreneurial in our exploration and development of new revenue opportunities.

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.



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Position Details

Position Title: Culinary Svcs Sup II – Sous Chef

Position Number: 119410

Department: UM Campus Dining

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE Monday through Sunday 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, 12 months/year. Hours vary depending on location needs.

Salary: $16.380/hr

Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period: Six months minimum

Benefits Include : Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by the ‘Priority Application Date’ will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.

A complete application Includes:

1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
3. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular