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Position Description:
I. About Residential & Dining Enterprises Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the second largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the University by providing the highest quality services and a commitment to excellence to students, other members of the University community and guests. R&DE comprises of over 800 talented and diverse employees across R&DE?s eight divisions
II. About Stanford Dining Stanford Dining, a division within R&DE at Stanford University is recognized nationally for operating at the "cutting edge" of the college and University industry segment, receiving exceptional service ratings and numerous awards, including the Restaurant & Institutions Magazine Ivy Award for excellence in food service and hospitality. The Ivy Award is one of the industry's most prestigious and coveted awards, given to those operations that meet the highest standards of food, hospitality and service. With the vision "to be the best in the industry," Stanford Dining is a Certified Green Business practicing sustainability in its purchasing and using equipment and processes to reduce solid waste and preserve natural resources. In 2006, Stanford Dining received the highest Acterra Sustainability Award in recognition of these initiatives.
III. Summary of Position This position has responsibility for supporting the Operations Manager in providing high quality food and service to students, conferees and other customers in a 7 day dining hall operation.
IV. Essential Job Functions Responsible for food, equipment and supply ordering, using seasonal, sustainable products and utilizing new food trends. Provides feedback to Associate Director/Senior Executive Chef Participates in menu concept development, recipe writing and adjustment, special event planning and writing seasonal and custom menus. Maintains food costs, inventory controls and works within financial targets as specified by General Manager. Responsible for the hands on production and training duties as needed/required. Participates in hiring, staff training and development, and the supervision of the production staff. Interacts with Hospitality Managers on food displays, ensuring the highest quality of food production, standards, presentations and techniques. Delivers food in a timely manner. Maintains the highest levels of food safety, sanitation and cleanliness in all production areas. Processes payroll; receives invoices, takes inventory, and monitors staff productivity. Assists in other duties as needed/required.
V. Qualifications Excellent supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills Excellent culinary creativity, sustainability and menu writing abilities Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management or a recognized Culinary Institution or equivalent combination and experience. Three (3) to five (5) years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control. Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft office programs, e-mail and menu writing abilities Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory Ability to work with a diverse workforce. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customers, client, and associate Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions Previous union experience preferred.
To assure your application information is captured in our official files and that the hiring department also has immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://jobs.stanford.edu, indicating Req. #35069
Company Profile:
About Residential & Dining Enterprises: Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the second largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the University by providing the highest quality services and a commitment to excellence to students, other members of the University community and guests. R&DE comprises of over 800 talented and diverse employees across R&DE's eight divisions
About Stanford Dining: Stanford Dining, a division within R&DE at Stanford University is recognized nationally for operating at the "cutting edge" of the college and University industry segment, receiving exceptional service ratings and numerous awards, including the Restaurant & Institutions Magazine Ivy Award for excellence in food service and hospitality. The Ivy Award is one of the industry's most prestigious and coveted awards, given to those operations that meet the highest standards of food, hospitality and service. With the vision "to be the best in the industry," Stanford Dining is a Certified Green Business practicing sustainability in its purchasing and using equipment and processes to reduce solid waste and preserve natural resources. In 2006, Stanford Dining received the highest Acterra Sustainability Award in recognition of these initiatives.
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