Chef de partie Jobs in Houston, TX

About Rice :

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

Position Summary

The chef de cuisine coordinates and supervises food production activities for a university dining unit. The incumbent is responsible for providing culinary training to food service staff for recipe and menu development and for coordinating food preparation / production and special functions. The chef de cuisine maintains departmental standards for food appearance, preparation, sanitation, and safety, develops menus, standardizes recipes, and establishes product specifications, as well as providing leadership, maintaining a high level of staff morale, and providing subordinates with staff performance reviews on an annual basis. The chef de cuisine is also responsible for meeting budgetary objectives for food, labor, and supply costs.

Weekly schedule will vary and will include working on weekends and holidays - Must be available to work any shift required.

This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency.

Ideal Candidate Statement :

The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably in a kosher-certified environment, and demonstrates strong teamwork skills. They should be comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, with a focus on maintaining high standards of sanitation and organization. Additionally, the candidate should have experience working in collaborative team environments and possess excellent multitasking abilities essential for kitchen operations.

This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person. Per , work arrangements may be subject to change.

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Work Schedule : Weekly schedule will vary and will include working on weekends and holidays - Must be available to work any shift required.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds several times each day. Requires walking or standing up to eight hours per day. Other physical requirements of the job include the ability to bend / crouch / or kneel, lift, see, reach, climb, and balance. Must be able to detect scents and discern flavors.

Work environment : Primarily an indoor work environment in a variety of university settings, which may include offices, food serveries, and residential facilities. May be exposed to temperature extremes in facilities that are not climate controlled.

Work hazards include exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals. Some work may occur at heightened elevations on ladders or scaffolding, or in wet areas.

This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency.

Proposed Hiring Range :   $63,100 minimum, with hiring salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Exempt (salaried) positions under are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements :

An Associate's Degree is required. The ideal candidate will have four years of related experience in commercial hospitality or a similar field, including at least three years of food service experience in a similar role. A Certified Food Manager’s Permit from the City of Houston Health Department must be obtained within 30 days of hire, along with City of Houston Food Handlers Certification and ServSafe Allergen Training.

The candidate should have proven abilities in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and culinary skills (including knife and tasting abilities), and the ability to judge flavor balance are essential. The ability to multitask, make quick decisions, and motivate staff to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment is crucial. Additionally, the candidate must be able to document HACCP log sheets and read and understand standard recipes and production sheets.

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