Position Title: Sous Chef Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts. Bachelor's degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management, Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition, Business. Experience in foodservice management including food production, sanitation, service, scheduling and personnel management. Experience and expertise cooking specialty or cultural cuisine. Experience in a high-volume catering, collegiate residential and/or restaurant environment. Experience with food service software systems. Experience creating recipes and menus. Food service training experience. Job Description: ISU Dining is committed to understanding student expectations and our impact on the student experience. We are dedicated to meeting these expectations by producing a diverse range of culinary offerings, making ongoing reinvestments in our facilities, utilizing the latest technologies, and creating connections across the ISU community. Here is just a little bit of what we do here at ISU Dining! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yST28baXcK0 Reporting through the Division of Student Affairs, ISU Dining operates 4 residential dining facilities, 18 retail venues, campus-wide vending, 2 food trucks, catering services, a culinary support center, a bakery, and a food stores warehouse and distribution center. In addition, to support these operations we maintain several administrative units including support services, engagement, business services and financial operations, dining information systems, and a culinary team. We established Guiding Principles and Core Commitments that anchor our decision-making, namely responsible financial management, quality experience, equity and inclusion, team development and recognition, and being environmentally conscious. ISU Dining is committed to training our staff and executing objectives focused on customer service, food production, and sustainability. Mission and Vision ISU Dining provides a variety of quality and sustainable culinary experiences that enhance the educational and cultural aspects of Iowa State University. We strive to be one of the premier university dining operations in the country and a pillar of service for the Cyclone community. ISU Dining Team ISU Dining employs 200 full-time P&S and merit employees including chefs, cooks, cashiers, storekeepers, kitchen helpers, dieticians, management, marketing, and administrative staff. In addition, ISU Dining typically employs between 1,600-1,800 student employees each semester, making it Iowa State University’s largest student employer. Summary Supervises food production, team training and development, food procurement and inventory control, and financial controls. Example of Duties • Supervises, directs, and trains on food preparation and production support activities for multiple workstations. • Develops and implements relevant training to increase knowledge and ability of staff. • Assists in coordinating the food, materials, and equipment for daily use, including but not limited to: ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, producing, serving, and transporting all daily food items. • Helps determine appropriate levels of stock, oversees inventory counts, and tracks shrinkage. • Oversees distribution of recipes, serving line worksheets, production schedules, and all necessary documentation to maintain high levels of service in conjunction with production cost goals. • Evaluates product and service offerings; and recommends, revises, and implements changes. • Tests and evaluates equipment, products, and menus; develops and tests recipes, as requested; and makes recommendations. • Controls income and expenses and recommends, revises, and implements changes as necessary using resources efficiently and effectively while maximizing sales. • Participates in coordination and supervision of daily operations. • Maintains safety and sanitation standards according to the Iowa Health Code. Level Guidelines • Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision • Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode • Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope • Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained • Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate • May lead projects of limited scope and complexity • May provide guidance to students Appointment Type: Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS806 Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program Original Posting Date: November 3, 2023 Posting Close Date: November 23, 2023 Job Requisition Number: R13343 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University's Principles of Community. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.