Job Posting Title:

Executive Chef

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Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Sep 24, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage 

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions  

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/  to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

The Executive Chef oversees multiple residential dining halls at The University of Texas at Austin for University Housing and Dining (UHD). The Executive Chef is committed to delivering consistent, high-quality food that adheres to HACCP regulations and reflects a dedication to innovation and continuous improvement. The Executive Chef aims to elevate the dining experience for our students, staff, and guests by continuing to provide 5-star service.

Responsibilities

Direct the operation of all food production areas of a large dining facility including salad prep, bakery, hot food production, service lines, allergen free line (FAST LINE) and catering. Ensure all food is on lines at the designated times, with proper garnishing and line placement. Ensure all production paperwork is complete and turned in after each meal period. Work closely with the basement food production team and commissary/bakery team. Conduct thorough line checks. Stay current with food trends and ensure menus cater to a wide range of dietary needs and preferences. Ensure that high standards for quality customer service and food quality are achieved. Ensure food is presented attractively and consistently. Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation. Implement quality control procedures to maintain excellence. Assist with special events from the planning stages to the execution of the event.

Manage, coach, and train staff in outstanding food presentation and customer service. Provide leadership in menu and recipe development, ensuring accuracy in recipes. Lead chef managers and executive sous chef to ensure 5-star service in all dining operations. Supervise food production operations in the Jester complex and distribute food to different lines/areas. Assist in maintaining food cost, inventory and purchases. Utilize a computerized food management system to access recipes, control costs, and plan menus. Assist in product costing.

Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines. Maintain temperature logs throughout shift and ensure food is cooked to the appropriate temperature. Minimize cross contamination and actively monitor food quality. Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Recruit, hire, train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate staff. Utilize efficiently all UHD professional software including but not limited to food management systems, work order systems, and time management software. Establish and maintain positive relations with all UHD dining teams, students, staff, faculty, conference groups, and campus guests.

Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance. Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety. Perform other duties as assigned.  

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree.

At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory/manager capacity.

Experience with operating standard kitchen equipment.

Ability to complete and maintain University Housing and Dining Food Safety Training and or ServSafe.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a higher education culinary and/or dining department.

Experience and comprehensive knowledge of culinary techniques, menu planning, recipe development, dining trends, preparation and presentation.

Experience with budget management and/or food cost analysis.

5 or more years of experience supervising kitchen personnel. 

Knowledge and use of general and commercial kitchen equipment.

Demonstration of a high level of knowledge in regional, international, ethnic and dietary and allergen friendly cuisines and/or processes.

Experience with procurement systems and product evaluations.

Experience developing a cohesive culinary team, overseeing the training and development of culinary staff.

Salary Range

$70,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

May work in all weather conditions

May work in extreme temperatures

May work around standard office conditions

May work around chemicals

Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Climbing stairs

Climbing of ladders

Lifting and moving

Work Shift

Hours and days may vary due to business needs.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.