Chef

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, collaborates with the Department Chair and Managing Chef to ensure top performance of Fresh Gatherings and its expansions ; coordinates the preparation and serving of meals at the cafe and at catering events; supervises cafe staff; oversees facility maintenance, inventory ordering and cost control; updates budget spreadsheets; works with dietetic interns and undergraduate students during clinical rotations; completes paperwork involved in running the cafe and precepting students.

Job Duties

• Prepares and serves food; supervises employees in performing these tasks in the Fresh Gatherings Cafe and at catered events. Works with cafeteria personnel scheduling and oversight of necessary task completion.
• Assumes responsibility for daily kitchen operations and cleanliness; ensures all safety and sanitation policies and procedures are strictly adhered to at all times; works with maintenance/ department personnel to ensure that all equipment is functioning properly. Adheres to health standards, as required, to maintain positive city health department licensure.
• Composes daily menus and reports; may update cashiering system; reconciles/balances cash register on a daily basis with receipts; and deposits cash on a regular basis (at least weekly) with Department personnel.
• Through regular ordering, works to contain food costs. Maintains on-hand food inventory (and appropriate records) and controls inventory rotation in compliance with food standards and dates.
• Works with vendors to create orders and maintains inventory of supplies. Receives food deliveries and approves invoices for payment (in collaboration with Department personnel). Submits invoices for payment on a regular basis (weekly).
• Reviews cafeteria financial information on a regular basis for errors as well as ensuring positive cafeteria operations.
• Manages additional purchasing (credit card), maintains receipts and provides to Department personnel immediately after purchase.
• Works with dietetic interns and precepts undergraduate students during their accreditation requirement of a clinical rotation in a cafeteria.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of food preparation, food safety, and sanitation (ability to obtain serv-safe certification).

Knowledge of computerized point of sale system

Knowledge of proper handling and ability to use chemical cleaning agents

Ability to maintain records

Ability to lift and move inventory

Ability to stand and walk on hard flooring for long periods of time

Ability to tolerate a wide range of room temperatures

Ability to multi-task and manage several people

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or certificate from an accredited culinary program with one (1) supplemental year of related work experience. Must willing to obtain Safety and Sanitation certification by ServSafe (or a similar program) and a Certified Culinarian from the American Culinarian Federation.

Function

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.