**Sous Chef**

Kennesaw, GA **Type:** Full-Time **Posted:** 09/21/2021 **Sous Chef**

**Job ID:** 233493

**Location:** Kennesaw, Georgia

**Full/Part Time:** Full Time

**Regular/Temporary:** Regular

*A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.*

**Location**

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

**Job Summary**

Oversees daily operations, ensures quality food production and presentation to meet the standards as established by and under the guidance of department leadership. Supervises a team of lead cooks and kitchen personnel. Performs the duties of leadership in their absence.

**Responsibilities**

1. Ensures production and service of quality, consistent menu items that adhere to all culinary standards as set by University Dining

2. Supervises and oversees assigned kitchen personnel with responsibility to support the activities of hiring, scheduling, performance management, annual reviews, and initiating employee status changes

3. Trains and manages kitchen personnel, supervises and coordinates culinary activities

4. Oversees daily food production and meal service

5. Assists in recipe and menu development, creation of cycle menus, production forecasting and production schedules

6. Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety requirements, ensures labeling requirements are met and compliance with allergen containment procedures

7. Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment

8. Supports all efforts to ensure the operation is managed to budget, to include food (COGS), labor costs and operating expenses

9. Responsible for weekly inventory counts

10. Coordinates and manages special projects, which include catering and special promotions and other responsibilities as assigned

11. Participates in management team meetings

**Required Qualifications**

**Educational Requirements**

High School diploma or equivalent

**Other Required Qualifications**

Valid Food Service Sanitation Manager / ServSafe Certification Current, valid, and unrestricted Georgia driver's license

**Required Experience**

Three (3) years of related work experience to include at least one (1) year of supervisory or management experience

**Preferred Qualifications**

**Preferred Educational Qualifications**

Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Technical diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts

**Preferred Experience**

Experience in a high-volume, multi-unit environment or similar experience in higher education dining

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

**ABILITIES**

Able to anticipate the needs of guests and team members alike

Ability to easily shift priorities when change or interruptions occur Able to deliver against tight deadlines

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

**KNOWLEDGE**

Requires an understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation regulations

**SKILLS**

Professional appearance and demeanor

Skilled culinary professional

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national, origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415

**Other Information**

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

Yes, this position will be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

**Background Check**

* Standard Enhanced DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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