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RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS & SERV (BA-RPAS-IUBLA)

IU Dining supports the goals and mission of Indiana University by providing a professional and welcoming atmosphere with excellent customer service, affordable options, and innovative cuisine to a diverse university community.

For more information about IU Dining, please visit our IU Dining website. For more information about IU Catering, please visit the IU Catering website.

IU Catering is committed to offering our guests an exceptional culinary and service experience in settings encompassing events/dinners, including fine-dining and weddings, receptions and other events on campus.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Works in a fun, challenging and diverse environment.
• Serves the IU Community through collaboration with IU Stakeholders, including a focus on superlative guest service, creative menus and the highest quality food preparation and presentation.
• Responsible for cooking a wide variety of dishes according to client needs.
• Responsible for food presentation, including plating food in an appetizing manner, as well as training staff on food presentation and service standards.

General Responsibilities

• Supervises production staff in the use of worksheets and recipes; instructs cooks in the proper preparation procedures. Trains employees on efficient and proper use and care of food service equipment and proper standards of portion control, safety, food quality, temperatures, and visual appeal.
• Coordinates the process of standardizing recipes used in the preparation of menu items. Prepares samples of test recipes, new products, etc. for various audiences. Keeps current with products, trends, and equipment.
• Develops detailed procedures and methods of handling, preparing, and service food products; incorporates those procedures in the standardized recipe file.
• Monitors facility production efficiency. Coordinates and/or participates in the production of foods services as scheduled or as requested by the Director or Associate Director of Dining Services.
• Occasionally takes on special projects, including new menu or venue creation, use of new technology or methods, research and development related to culinary trends, nutrition-related projects, etc.
• Assists the Chef and management in the day-to-day operations of the main kitchen and related units.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or GED.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of Commercial or institutional food service experience.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Food Safety (ServSafe) certification within180 days from date of hire.

Preferred

• Certification from an approved culinary arts school.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of professional cooking principles.
• Ability to respond to common food inquiries or complaints from customers and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Ability to work comfortably in a group environment, treat employees and customers with kindness and respect.
• Ability to be a flexible team player in a dynamic environment requiring a customer focused approach and utilizing excellent interpersonal skills, communication, facilitation and coaching skills.
• Ability to maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Ability to react in a positive manner in stressful situations.

Preferred

• Ability to work under pressure to ensure that food arrives on time.
• Demonstrates flexibility in developing and executing different menus from event to event.

This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. Using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies and effective communication skills are necessary. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

$20.25 per hour

Shift times vary according to business needs.

Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special meals and events.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Operations

Job Family: Food Services

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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