This Sous Chef works at USU Eastern in Price, Utah. They coordinate food production personnel, prepare a variety of foods, and ensure that quality and cost standards are consistently attained, including caterings.
Core Characteristics:
As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:
Take initiative.Maintain confidentiality.Be accountable.Behave ethically.Be honest and trustworthy.Demonstrate a strong work ethic.Be inquisitive.Be detail-oriented.Be self-motivated.Efficiently manage multiple tasks.Be a team player.Be committed to improving USU. ResponsibilitiesReporting and Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Sous Chef reports to the Chef De Cuisine and provides supervision of shift managers, and hourly, and student employees assigned to work in Dining Services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of applicable culinary experience OR two years of Culinary Arts training plus one year of experience is required.
Fundamental Abilities:
Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.Monitor. Measures the performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.Critical thinking techniques. Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.Team Building. Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.Active Listening: Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.Service Orientation: Actively seeks opportunities to help others.Conflict Resolution: Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, maybe frustrated. Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary $32,070 ADAModerate Physical Duties:
The position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (50 pounds) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Additionally, the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.
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This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
Notice of Non-discriminationIn its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
*updated 09/2023
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