Job Summary

The Assistant Chef is responsible for the preparation of cooked foods in support of a dining operation that serves students, staff, faculty and guests of the university. Operates as part of the culinary management team and is responsible for a complete knowledge of food preparation and function of all stations within the operation; knowledge and skill in food presentation and the utilization of proper methods; understands methods of proper timing to ensure that freshly cooked products are ready for continuous service is paramount; steps in and adds support to any station to ensure proper finish and timely service is the key duty of this position; performs special functions and events; work schedule will include afternoon and evening hours; acts as primary culinary manager in absence of the Unit Chef.

Career Roadmap Designation

https://hr.osu.edu/career-roadmap/

Function: Food Service

Sub Function: Food Production

Career Level: S2

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors degree in culinary arts, or equivalent combination of education and experience; 2 years culinary experience

Qualifications

Required: Bachelors degree in culinary arts, or equivalent combination of education and experience; 2 years culinary experience; knowledge of ServSafe or similar food safety program; knowledge of HACCP procedures, knowledge of all kitchen equipment; must be proficient in recipe and menu creation; must be able to train and work with both students and regular employees; ability to lift 50 lbs.; successful completion of a background check.

Desired: 2-4 years culinary experience; minimum (6) months supervisory experience; knowledge of Jamix desired; experience in a high-volume food operation; experience in catering, fast casual, or cafeteria style dining operations; ServeSafe certification.

The Ohio State Universitys Student Life Dining Services is a premier campus dining department dedicated to serving students, staff, faculty and guests. Critical to the Residential Experience, Dining Services administers the student meal plan to approximately 15,000 residential students on the Columbus, Mansfield, Marion, Newark and Wooster campuses. This position is located at Traditions at Scott, an all you care to eat Dining Facility.

The target hiring range for this position is $18.17 - $23.90. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the units available budget, and the selected candidates qualifications.

The successful candidate for this position will be eligible for premium pay in addition to base pay. Premium pay is available to employees who work a minimum of four consecutive hours after 3:00 pm. Ohio State offers competitive benefits to all regular full-time staff, including medical, dental and vision, beginning on the first day of employment, paid time off, holiday pay, OPERS retirement, tuition assistance for self and dependents, and public service loan forgiveness.

MISSION: The Office of Student Life fosters students development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

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About The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. Founded in 1870, Ohio State is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state of Ohio. With more than 63,000 students (including 57,000 in Columbus), the Wexner Medical Center, 14 colleges, 80 centers and 175 majors, the university offers its students tremendous breadth and depth of opportunity in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.

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