| Title: | Production Manager/UDS Pastry Chef (Culinary Production Manager I) - # 106600 |
| Position Type: | Staff |
| Department: | University Dining Services (UDS) |
| Closing Date: | OPEN, Screening Begins 2/18/2009 Applications received after 5pm on 2/17 may be considered |
| Schedule: | Full-time, 12 months/year 1.0 FTE |
| Entry Rate: | Final rate of pay determined by experience and skill |
| Benefits: | Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness |
| Union: | This position is not affiliated with a union |
| Probation: | Subject to a minimum 6-month Probationary Period
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Position supervises, trains, and assists culinary staff in all areas of UDS in the development of desserts and pastries; assists and participates in
preparation, production, and presentation of desserts and pastries for University Catering and Bear Claw Bakery (high-volume operations); creates and
maintains a safe and sanitary work environment by ensuring that all sanitation, food handling and safety regulations are followed
Responsible recipe selection, menu engineering, purchasing, product pricing, portion controls, inventory, and production techniques; assists in the
creation, testing, and auditing recipes for desserts and pastries; develops and presents a variety of demonstrations and workshops on desserts, pastries, and
cakes to the UDS staff and UM campus community; serves as an active member of the UDS Culinary and Management Teams
Position will demonstrate knowledge of desserts and pastry development, production, and presentation; knowledge of high-volume retail and catering
bakery applications; knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures; knowledge of standardized rules and procedures for all food preparation, food
safety and sanitation guidelines; effective public relations, interpersonal, and communication skills, including ability to work with diverse groups of
individuals and establish and maintain effective working relationships; knowledge of or the ability to learn The University of Montana policies and
procedures; ability to prepare and conduct food presentations; knowledge and experience in the practices, methods and techniques of food service
management (recipe selection, menu engineering, purchasing practices and procedures, product pricing strategies, portion controls, and inventory and storage controls); demonstrated organizational, time management, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills and ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced
environment; ability to maintain field trend currency; skill in use of personal computers and related word processing and spreadsheet software with ability
to learn related specialized software; must be able to attain ServSafe certification within one year of employment; must be able to work an irregular work
schedule; must have, or be able to obtain, a Montana Driver’s License; ability to perform related physical duties
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| Minimum Job Qualifications |
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High school graduation and three (3) years of progressively responsible related work experience, or an equivalent combination
of education and experience
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| Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities |
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Demonstrated knowledge of desserts and pastry development, production, and presentation. Applicants may be asked to participate in a practical
application to create a pastry/dessert on site using ingredients provided by UDS.
Knowledge of retail and catering bakery applications
Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures
Demonstrated knowledge of standardized rules and procedures for all food preparation, food safety and sanitation guidelines
Effective public relations, interpersonal, and communication skills, including ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Demonstrated ability to prepare and conduct food presentations
Knowledge and experience in the practices, methods and techniques of food service management
Skill in use of personal computers and related word processing and spreadsheet software
Must be able to attain ServSafe certification within one year of employment; must be able to work an irregular work schedule
Must have, or be able to obtain, a Montana Driver’s License
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Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to lift products/materials weighing up to 40#
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Please answer on separate sheet(s) of paper and submit with application materials. Please provide
as much detail as possible.
Please describe in specific terms your experience (if any) in:
1. Creating a large volume of desserts or pastries
2. Decorating cakes
3. Developing unique desserts
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| How To Apply/Submitting Materials |
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Prepare the following and specifically address the position number and title applying for and the above-described knowledge, skills, abilities, and job qualifications in your Cover Letter:
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Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.
References
*References in addition to those listed on the application may be contacted without applicant's prior approval.
Testing
Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
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