Job Description

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At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary

JOB TITLE: 

Sous Chef - Athletic Training Table 

JOB PURPOSE:

Arrange and participate in activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking food. Supervise the culinary operations and training for a unit of Dining Services; serve as culinary advisor; plan, coordinate, execute, supervise, and evaluate functions of culinary unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform food production and supervise staff/students in proper food production techniques, food safety, efficiency, portioning, and presentation.

· Assume responsibility for the kitchen in absence of lead Chef.

· Oversee food production for area, recipe adherence, customer requests, unit events, and quality assurance.

· Instruct cooking personnel on finer points of cooking and quality control standards.

· Assist in the interviewing, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff within the unit.

· Observe workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· Attend and participate in training and other professional development activities.

· Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational objectives and goals.

· Promote public relations with students, guests, and University personnel.

COMPETENCIES:

· Attention to Detail

· Technical/Professional Knowledge

· Stress Tolerance

· Individual Leadership

· Quality Orientation

· Delegating Responsibility

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associates degree or equivalent of education and experience

Experience: 3 years work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements:

• ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Allergy training (e.g., AllerTrain) or the ability to complete training within 6 months

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for three work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

WORK LOCATION: On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email  jobapps@uwyo.edu 

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/