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The Pasty Chef for Vanderbilt Campus Dining will be responsible for day-to-day unit operations for a specific dining location. This position will oversee kitchen activities including food preparation, food presentation, menu planning, execution, and culinary excellence. This position will cover shifts and act as unit manager in the absence of unit manager. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director, this position is responsible for assisting in supervising staff and plays a large role in supporting productive employee relationships which embrace sustainability and influence a positive team environment.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

• Provide leadership and direction over all kitchen activities, including food preparation, food presentation, kitchen organization and sanitation.

• Plan and supervise production of large volume (1000+ pieces/day) of laminated pastries and of scratch-made baked goods including croissants, scones, muffins, quick breads, biscuits, cookies, and cakes.

• Plan and supervise production of large volume (500+ pieces/day) of savory breakfast egg dishes including frittatas, quiches and souffles (egg bites).

• Oversee specialized custom fill to order bakery programs such as the Vandy Cakes and Valentines “Sweet Treats” program: utilize bakery team to bake and decorate custom-orders and administer order fulfillment.

• Supervise staff with responsibilities for planning, coordinating, and controlling work schedules, and following departmental procedures and policies.

• Write menus and effectively utilize the menu management system to provide menu and nutritional information to student.

• Train, engage, and guide culinary staff in menu execution, cooking techniques, ingredient utilization, equipment operation, kitchen flow, time management, food safety, and sanitation.

• Monitor and record inventory and place orders for food, beverage, dry goods, and other supplies, while maintaining unit budgetary guidelines.

• Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order.

• Ensure that food products and presentation are of the highest quality and are prepared to serve in a timely manner.

• Develop and test new recipe options based on customer feedback.

• Monitor and control food waste and identify opportunities for improvement of food/labor costs.

• Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met.

• Supervise hourly union staff and know, understand, and ensure compliance with Collective Bargaining Contract. This includes direct supervision. Documentation of all disciplinary processes will be administered by unit managers and Assistant Director.

• Create Consolidated Production & Distribution reports in NetMenu.

• Create and complete Order Worksheets for ingredients from vendors.

  Supervisory Relationships:

  This position has direct supervisory responsibility over sous chef(s) and hourly food service employees and reports administratively and functionally to the Assistant Director.

  Education and Certifications:

• A high school diploma or GED is necessary.

• An Associate degree from an accredited higher education institution with specialized training in Culinary Arts is preferred.

  Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the food & beverage industry is preferred.

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a culinary management role is preferred.

• Operational experience with a variety of food service applications and computerized menu management systems is preferred.

• ServSafe Manager certification within 30 days of hire is required.

• AllerTrain U certification within 30 days of hire is necessary.

• Ability to teach, coach, mentor and assess performance; take corrective or disciplinary action when needed is necessary.

• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and applications is necessary.

• Basic computer skills and an ability to work in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) is necessary.

• Strong communication (verbal, written, interpersonal) skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population is necessary.

• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage competing priorities is necessary.

• Operational knowledge of industrial kitchen equipment (dishwasher, oven, ventilation systems, etc.) is necessary.

• Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and an eye for detail is necessary.

• Manage people, maintain confidentiality and be accountable for Vanderbilt assets is necessary.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer. 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.

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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.