VIP Catering Chef

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Access Control, Advertising Agencies, Background Investigation, BeOS Operating System, Budgeting, Catering Services, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Computer Workstations, Cook Dishes, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cyber Investigation, FIFO, Financial Management, Food Presentation, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Forecasting, Genetics, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Medications, Menu Development, Menu Management, Multitasking, Operational Communications, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, People Management, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Plating Processes, Portion Control, Preventive Medicine, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Public Safety, Publications, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Sanitation, Staff Training, Team Player, Theater Production, Time Management

LOCATION

Athens, GA

POSTED

3 days ago

Position InformationClassification Title Chef III FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experiencePreferred Qualifications Position SummaryThe VIP Catering Chef serves as a supervisory culinary leader responsible for overseeing high-profile catering and VIP event production at The Georgia Center. This role provides hands-on leadership for large-scale food preparation, production planning, and quality assurance while supervising culinary and utility/sanitation staff during assigned shifts. The position supports menu development, maintains standardized recipes and product specifications, manages inventory controls, and ensures compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards.The VIP Catering Chef regularly supports event execution and may serve as the on-site chef for select events to ensure real-time quality control, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence, including offsite production and delivery standards for GC Delivers.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies* Comprehensive knowledge of large-scale food production, catering operations, and commercial kitchen equipment.* Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation regulations, allergen controls, and preventative health practices.* Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise food production across multiple service formats, including VIP events, banquets, and offsite catering.* Demonstrated ability to enforce standardized recipes, product specifications, portion control, and presentation standards.* Proven supervisory skills, including staff training, task assignment, performance monitoring, and real-time problem solving.* Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Effective communication and collaboration skills to support culinary leadership, event execution, and operational partners.* Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the role, including extended standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in high-temperature environments.Physical Demands* Ability to work for extended periods standing, including in high-temperature environments.* Ability to lift, push, pull, or roll up to 50 pounds at one time.* Ability to perform frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, and lifting, and safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.* Stand for long periods under conditions of high temperature.Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policyBe advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.Background Investigation PolicyOffers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.Duties/ResponsibilitiesDuties/ResponsibilitiesPlan and Prepare Menus and Food Utilization* Provide supervisory-level leadership for menu planning and production execution across VIP events, banquets, and GC Delivers.* Forecast event counts and review BEOs to translate requirements into accurate production plans.* Manage yields, portioning, and recipe adherence to control food cost and reduce waste.* Coordinate ordering, staging, and production timing to meet quality, budget, and delivery expectations for both on-site and offsite service.Percentage of time 20 Duties/ResponsibilitiesMonitor Preparation Methods, Portion Sizes, Garnishing, and Presentation* Manage and monitor food preparation and finishing for plated meals, buffets, receptions, and offsite catering orders.* Verify compliance with standardized recipes, portion control, allergen awareness, and presentation standards.* Ensure proper packaging, labeling, holding procedures, and staging for GC Delivers.* Maintain consistent visual and quality standards across all service formats.Percentage of time 20 Duties/ResponsibilitiesManage and Coordinate Assignments of Cooking Personnel* Direct daily work assignments for culinary production and utility/sanitation staff during assigned shifts.* Oversee multiple positions (line, prep, utility) and ensuring consistent execution.* Organize workstation setup and assign tasks to ensure efficient production flow.* Adjust staffing levels, priorities, and assignments in real time to meet changing event volume and timelines.* Coordinate labor for offsite staging, packaging, labeling, and delivery handoffs as operational demand increases.Percentage of time 15 Duties/ResponsibilitiesReview Procedures and Operational Problems* Identify operational challenges related to production flow, food quality, safety, staffing, or service timing.* Implement corrective actions and process improvements to protect service standards and minimize risk.* Address issues impacting on-time execution, particularly for high-volume or offsite events.* Communicate operational concerns and solutions to culinary leadership as appropriate.Percentage of time 15 Duties/ResponsibilitiesDevelop the Production Team and Utility/Sanitation Staff* Provide hands-on training and coaching in recipes, portioning, plating standards, and station organization.* Reinforce food safety, sanitation practices, and service readiness expectations.* Deliver clear task instructions, follow-up, and real-time performance feedback.* Support consistent skill development and accountability across the team.Percentage of time 15 Duties/ResponsibilitiesKeep Area Clean and Ready for Certified Inspection* Maintain continuous inspection readiness by enforcing sanitation standards and safe chemical use.* Ensure compliance with cleaning schedules and proper equipment care.* Oversee accurate labeling, storage, and product rotation (FIFO) in all production and storage areas.* Maintain sanitation and safety compliance for offsite packaging and transport preparation related to GC Delivers.Percentage of time 15Contact InformationRecruitment ContactContact DetailsFor questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name Leta Salazar Recruitment Contact Email leta.salazar@uga.edu Recruitment Contact PhonePosting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?* Public Job Posting* Internal Job Posting* Agency Referral* Advertisement/Publication* Personal Referral* Website* OtherApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents* Resume/CV* Cover LetterOptional DocumentsPersons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR (hrweb@uga.edu).The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.

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