Unit Chef

Company: NC State University
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Please see Special Instructions for more details.Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.Posting InformationPosting Number: PG193962EPWorking Title: Unit ChefAnticipated Hiring Range: $63,639Work Schedule: Work hours may vary based on business needs; work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays.Department: NC State DiningAbout the Department: Campus Enterprises is NC State University's division of retail and hospitality organizations - NC State Dining, NC State Stores, Lonnie Poole Golf Course, NC State Student Centers, and the One Card Office. Each department is dedicated to providing service excellence, value, and enrichment of the student experience in support of academic success.NC State Dining provides campus-wide food services to students, staff, and faculty on the North Carolina State University Campus. NC State Dining operates 11 cafes, 3 food courts, and 6 dining halls, 3 markets, 2 restaurants, vending, a nutritional counseling service, and a catering department.The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Unit Chef within NC State Dining and manage all of the culinary and administrative aspects for Case Dining Hall.Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans daily food production and assigns staff accordingly to meet production demands; ensures that the food is cooked according to the set recipes and utilizes culinary expertise to present food in an attractive manner.
• Initiates food service preparation for unit and catering events. Develops recipes and menus, forecasts food consumption, volume of products required to prepare menu, and orders products.
• Collaborates with purchasing managers to research and source ingredients; maintains and controls adequate amounts of inventory.
• Standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality and teaches cooking methods, knife skills, food safety, and more.
• Schedules staff using department-specific software and assesses the needs of the kitchen staff.
• Supplies support to front of house management and assists in SHRA and temporary employees' recruitment and selection.
• Must be current with ServSafe and follows guidelines set forth.
• Communicates with guests in a professional manner and ensures prompt service for customers.QualificationsMinimum Education and Experience:
  • High School diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in food preparation or service activities in a commercial kitchen; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Other Required Qualifications:
    • Previous culinary management experience, including demonstrated knowledge of equipment, cooking methods, measurements, and food safety.
    • Supervisory experience, including ability to establish performance goals and expectations.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and have a high level of accuracy and attention to details.Required License(s) or Certification(s):
      • ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
      • A valid North Carolina driver's license must be obtained within 60 days of start date.NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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