Research, Development, and Training Chef

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: Varied
Category: Food Service Operations
Salary: $66,500 - $118,300
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Auxiliary Services
Department: Dining Services
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for a new Research, Development, and Training Chef. The full salary range for the Research, Development, and Training Chef is $66,500 - $118,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $92,400 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Please note that a cooking assessment will be required as part of the selection process.

Reporting to the Director of Culinary Operations, Dining and Hospitality Services, the Research, Development and Training Chef is responsible for new concept and recipe development that will fit into the university dining operational model. With knowledge of culinary trends, a proficiency in culinary techniques and world cuisines, the R&D Training Chef will bring expertise in flavor development and culinary execution. This position is highly collaborative and must have the ability to work well within a cross-functional team, including aligning to core values within a mission driven department culture. Ability to analyze existing operations and present on trend menus that meet current sustainability requirements with equipment recommendations to leadership teams for new concept or the redevelopment of an existing concept. This position will also create training programs for professional staff and student employees, that will support and enhance culinary, safety, and sanitation skills needed to work in a wide-range of dining operations. In conjunction with the senior leadership team this position will assess and determine training needs at all levels. This will require developing job aides, preparing educational materials and creating multiple training schedules that are inclusive of the unit operations. Will assist the Director of Culinary Operations with vendor sourcing, procurement product cuttings for all dining food service operations. As well as contribute and support the department with ongoing development of our robust student employee culinary program. Will maintain partnerships with local culinary training programs to provide continuing educational opportunities and as an employment resource. Serves as a member of the Dining Services Senior Leadership Team.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.



Requirements:
Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required

Conditions

Must complete and attain Certified AllerTrain Trainer Course within the first year of employment.
Required

Must complete Serve Safe Manager course within the first year of employment or have valid Serve SafeCertification.
Required

Must successfully complete online courses, written test and practical exam for ACF CEC Certification within 3 years of employment.
Required

Experience Requirements

6 - 10 years of related experience.
Required

Experience with creating training programs that support food service operations (e.g. culinary, safety and, sanitation).
Required

Experience with culinary research and development of diverse menus for varied restaurants.
Required

Prior experience in culinary food service operations.
Required

Experience with leading a large diverse team.
Preferred

Experience with menu management systems (e.g. FoodPro, ChefTec, JAMIX).
Preferred

License Requirements

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Required

Certification Requirements
CertificationRequirement

CCC certification with the American Culinary Federation or equivalent.
Preferred

Special Conditions
Special

Must pass a background check.
Required

Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)
Required

Minimum Requirements

Advanced knowledge in food preparation, nutrition, special needs and sanitation regulations.

Advanced verbal and written communication in the English language, and active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, and ability to multi-task and ensure effective time management.

Advanced decision making and reasoning skills, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and perform operations analysis and quality control analysis.

Advanced skill in effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to all levels of personnel.

Intermediate computer applications skills.

Knowledge of online purchasing systems, timekeeping systems, and menu management systems.

Project management skills and be able to lead diverse teams through various types of projects. Knowledge of managing individual project timelines and deliverables, and support wider project direction and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work independently and make decisions regarding menu and special event planning, initiation of new programs, customer service strategies, staffing levels, and financial projections.

Knowledge of sourcing and specifying food, equipment and supplies, and in the administration of food and beverage contracts.

Knowledgeable of current UCOP sustainable food requirements and criteria.


Additional Information:
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
General Information

Job Title
005232

Grade
Marcus Van Vleet

Supervisor

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