H-1B Visa Pastry Chef Jobs

INTRODUCTION

University Housing and Dining Services is seeking a Pastry Chef. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Pastry Chef provides culinary leadership/support and managerial work alongside the Pastry Sous for the two Bakeshops/future centralized bakery/kitchen. Operating within Arnold and Off the Quad Bakery, a limited subset of Dining Services within University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS). Duties performed include collaborating, developing, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-term goals and objectives for the Bakeshop. As part of the management team, managing staff, equipment, and facilities, directing and developing employees by assisting with baked goods production.

Coaching and training the culinary bakery team members in alignment with Dining’s “Expectations for Culinary Success” to build resiliency, implementing and enforcing plans, policies, procedures, systems, programs, and performance standards. This position will ensure proper baking and pastry techniques and health department compliance, proper ordering of food supplies, developing menus, recipes, internal ordering for other food service locations across campus, production sheets within the guidelines set by the Culinary Team, meeting food cost goals, all while using a clear and positive communication style.

This position reports to the Executive Chef de Cuisine of Dining Services and requires the baking/pastry/culinary skills necessary to provide consistent, high quality, innovative, baked goods/desserts in a high volume and fast-paced bakeshop for all food service locations within Dining Services to include Catering. Supervisory decisions involve the full scope of hiring, scheduling, training, evaluating and coaching staff (including classified staff) and student employees. This position will set the tone for the rest of the Bakeshop and will need to be managed in a way that does not add stress to the work environment. This position is responsible for establishing the “Culinary Culture” for the Bakeshop.

The UHDS Culinary Team is committed to providing an inspirational culinary experience through a food-first philosophy integrating nutrition and dietary preferences while maintaining quality and a passion for food. The team is dedicated to sustainable practices, food innovation and supportive work environments. Food is a voice to express these values along with educating students, staff, guests and the OSU community.

This position will work with the Dining Leadership team to assist with the implementation of departments’ strategic directions and goals.

This position will be required to work a flexible schedule to ensure the work within the unit is completed and the goals of the department are met. Dining Services is a year-round operation, open from early in the morning to very late at night.

This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures. OSU Administrative Policies and Procedures, State of Oregon Health and Sanitation requirements, departmental directives and the SEIU union contract are used as guidelines and/or reference materials.

This position performs essential functions and is required to report to work during emergency university closures.

This position has direct access to, or control over, cash, checks, credit card account information and care, safety, and security of people or property. Therefore, the position requires a background check.

This position will uphold the performance criteria established by the university for professional faculty employees when interacting with all employees, at all levels, at all times:

https://hr.oregonstate.edu/evals/professional-faculty/performance-criteria

This position is expected to uphold the UHDS values of trust & respect, shared leadership, & authentic relationships: https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/uhds-vision-and-values.

University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) vision is to engage our students, enrich their lives and help them thrive. UHDS strives to provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, convenient, and comfortable living and dining options, and the department works to maintain the highest educational and service standards. On the Corvallis Campus, UHDS houses 5,000 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, 107 student apartments, 3 dining centers, 8 coffee shops, a market, and a retail restaurant. UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise and is funded solely by students and customers who use our services— we receive no State or General fund allocation.

Oregon State University is one of only two American universities to hold the Land Grant, Sea Grant, Sun Grant, and Space Grant designation and is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive university. OSU is located in Corvallis, a community of about 57,000 people situated in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges, and the urban amenities of the Portland metropolitan area are all within a 100-mile drive of Corvallis. Approximately 26,480 undergraduate students and 5,400 graduate students are enrolled at OSU, including 7,900 U.S. students of color and 3,800 international students, 600 of whom reside on campus. The university has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retain a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity, and building community. UHDS is committed to an appreciation for diversity and fostering an open, respectful and enjoyable living, learning and working environment. Personal and professional commitments to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments are core values of UHDS.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree with focus on culinary/bakery management or related area OR an Associate degree, vocational or technical degree in Culinary Arts/Pastry, completion of a certified culinary apprenticeship plus 2 years working as a Baker/Pastry Sous Chef or above, OR 5 years work as a Pastry Chef in a hotel, institutional, or full-service restaurant equivalent.

• Three years’ full-time work experience in a large commercial bakery within a restaurant, hotel, catering operation, or institution demonstrating management and supervisory skills as well as excellent baking & pastry skills.

• Demonstrated strong knowledge in a variety of baking and pastry skills with scratch/non premade baking along with experience in various global cuisines.

• Must have strong organizational skills to manage the flow of food through the preparation process, presentation, and service in a high volume production bakery with multiple days of pre prep.

• Demonstrated experience as a trainer/coach with the ability to develop and implement programs that teach others, especially related to the dining baking, pastries, assorted desserts, making presentations for either informational or promotional programs.

• Must have ability to work with, train, and influence food production, baking staff, and service staff.

• Demonstrated ability to establish a successful and positive work culture within a culinary setting.

• Demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals and groups with widely varying backgrounds, perspectives, education, and skills.

• The ability to understand, interpret and explain profit & loss reports and recommend corrective action to others.

• Demonstrated the ability to oversee multiple layers of baking production, from catering, retail, conferences, and special events.

• Excellent oral, written, non-verbal communication, organizational and cooperation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to cooperate, follow instructions, and stay organized.

• Demonstrated passion for food and the food service industry.

• Demonstrated ability to order perishable foods, maintain adequate par levels and forecast for future high-volume production.

• Demonstrated knowledge of food allergens and special dietary needs.

• Basic working knowledge of windows-based personal computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Working knowledge of ServSafe principles; certification required within 90 days of employment, or by next training/exam offered by Dining Services.

• Must obtain an Oregon Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of the hire date and maintain throughout employment with UHDS/OSU.

• Pursuant to UHDS policy, this position is required to maintain current CPR.

• Must complete OSU training in regards to high heat working environments and ensure the bakeshop is within compliance during extreme temperatures.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) certification from the American Culinary Federation.

• Extensive work as a chef in a full-service culinary environment (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions) with dining room service, casual service, catering, and special events.

• Working knowledge of computerized menu and recipe system.

• A degree from a Culinary Arts/Pastry School may be given preference.

• 2 years or more experience working in a high-volume team-based bakery.

• 2 years or more experience working in a University Dining program that includes baking, dining, catering, retail and large conferences.

WORKING CONDITIONS / WORK SCHEDULE

UHDS is a seven-day-a-week operation, so weekends, evenings, and occasional holiday work will be required.

UHDS requires the ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business. This position will potentially serve as a back-up person for the delivery of food and beverage items into access-secured residence halls, where there may be minors present; and/or this position may need to regularly access storage areas in a residence hall without an escort. These security sensitive tasks will require passing a CHC.

The employee in this position will often be required to lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Must have the ability to make quick decisions under stress.

Must have the ability to plan for the production, and the ability to interpret recipes from varied sources and be able to test, develop, and deliver quality baked goods to Dining Services customers.

This position is deemed essential, and the incumbent is expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures.

This is a physically active job in an institutional kitchen environment. Incumbent will experience long working periods of standing on a hard floor; working with commercial kitchen equipment; fluctuation in workflow, temperature and noise level.

OSU is a smoke free campus. For more information, visit Smoke Free OSU at http://oregonstate.edu/smokefree/

COMPENSATION

• Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $64,000 - $70,000

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

David Wilber

david.wilber@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

The required ServSafe certification, Oregon Food Handlers Certificate and CPR certification may be uploaded as License or Certification 1, 2 or 3. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.