Sous Chef of Catering

About the job

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Closing Date:

01/31/2027

Type of Position:

Skilled Labor Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.

UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

• Production of menus for catering of events on all campus locations • Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety. • Be available to work night and weekend shifts involving a flexible work schedule to accommodate events. • Coordinate with director and catering coordinator to write schedules, evaluate, and direct all team members, including work study and practicum students, as assigned. Monitor and approve hours, absences and leave. • Coordinate with director to monitor and control food and labor costs for efficient food service delivery. • Coordinate with staff to order ingredients, supplies and equipment necessary for food service operations. • Coordinate with staff to complete weekly inventories and maintain records that comply with applicable UA-PTC and government policies. • Standardize recipes for food service menus to provide consistency in production and service. • Utilize appropriate software systems to support production planning, inventory management, and catering event coordination. • Supervises and trains team members in the kitchen how to perform their job duties to the best of their abilities, including presentation of food, buffets and retail items in foodservice and all other areas needed to learn and grow in their position. • Ensures food served is of high quality, properly prepared according to recipe and is expedited to all outlets in a smooth and efficient manner while managing and tracking waste. • Maintain food safety management system based on HACCP principles to ensure that the foods are safely produced, stored and served. Train staff to follow procedures in all outlets. • Maintain temperature logs for food products and storage areas including all refrigeration, freezers, hot and cold wells. • Collaborate with the Executive Director and HR in the hiring, supervision, training, and evaluation of staff. • Coordinate with the Director to promptly address and resolve operational issues that arise in the kitchen. • Ensure catering and kitchen production equipment is properly maintained, serviced, and in safe working condition; coordinate repairs and maintenance as needed. • Maintain appropriate certifications such as ServSafe Manager and American Culinary Federation certifications. • Must possess professional verbal and written communication skills, be organized and detail oriented, be flexible and adapt to change • Work directly with CAHMI faculty/staff/students to cater special events. • Coordinates with Facilities Management, Information Technology Services, CHARTS, and other functional areas to provide full service hospitality and maintain cleanliness of event and service areas. • Promote the mission of University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College. • Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of foodservice experience, including at least one year of supervisory or lead experience; OR an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or a related field with at least two years of applicable foodservice experience.
• Must have supervised at least 2 FT/PT people in the preparation of food.
• Leadership and managerial abilities, including excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management and purchasing systems.
• Understanding and commitment to equal access and equal opportunity.
• American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certified or Certifiable as a Certified Culinarian or higher (CC or CPC).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• 3 years as Sous Chef or chef who supervised at least 2 FT people in the preparation of food.
• American Culinary Federation (ACF) certified as a Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) or higher.
• ServSafe certified.

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$45,000 Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information:

Human Resources humanresources@uaptc.edu *All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  *

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crouching, Feeling, Pulling, Pushing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Kneeling, Lifting, Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes