This is a rare career opportunity! After more than 30 years, our beloved Certified Executive Chef, Tom Siegel, is retiring to a teaching position in the University’s Culinary Arts Program. University Dining Services (UDS) is seeking a passionate and talented Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. Our international award-winning culinary team is proud to be a vital part of our campus community and enjoys an excellent reputation with our clients, faculty and staff. We are also proud of our reputation as a quality employer dedicated to the personal well-being and professional growth of our staff. Our well established Culinary Skills Workshop series are in-depth and comprehensive and our Culinary Career Ladders provide pay advancement opportunities (upward or laterally) for the entire culinary team. The UM Farm to College Program is an institutional model for local food purchasing and our Sustainable Future Initiatives demonstrate our deep commitment to environmental stewardship. The successful candidate will champion these and other exciting UDS programs. Location, location, location! Bordered by the Clark Fork River and Mount Sentinel, The University of Montana is located in Missoula; the cultural epicenter of western Montana. Missoula is a valley community, nestled between the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains, with abundant outdoor opportunities including prime fishing, hiking, biking, hunting, skiing, and various water activities. More than 13,000 students from all over the world claim The University of Montana as home. Please visit http://www.umt.edu/jobs/STAFF/117400.html for the comprehensive description of this career opportunity. Selected responsibilities include the following duties: • Provide culinary leadership for all aspects of campus food production. • Possess expert knowledge in the areas of international cuisine, cooking techniques, food specifications, food safety, food service equipment, and food service budgeting. • Possess the requisite skills to teach and train the UDS culinary team. • Research, create, cost, and implement retail operation, board plan, concessions, and catering menus. • Possess computer skills sufficient to effectively utilize the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel), Internet, and posses the ability to learn the software in the CBORD Food Service Suite. Primary Functions of the position: The successful candidate will investigate/develop menus and recipes to meet department needs and market trends; develop qualitative definitions for department food quality standards; investigate/resolve recipe and menu problems as needed; be responsible for testing new food items and food service equipment; develop specific definitions/methods to be used to ensure food’s wholesomeness and sanitary conditions; develop kitchen standards for labor, inventory levels, and production; determines, prepare, conduct, and document training programs for all aspects of UDS culinary staff professional development; provide leadership to UDS in the use of state-of-the-art cooking artistry, technology and methodology; and mentor UDS culinary professionals. Qualification and abilities are acquired through a combination of education and Executive Chef experience equivalent to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Service Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Food Systems Management with a strong emphasis in the Culinary Arts or a degree from an accredited culinary arts college. This position requires a minimum of three years experience as an Executive Chef, including significant supervisory and total kitchen responsibility in a high-volume facility. Incumbent must be proficient with and capable of effectively using a wide variety of institutional and culinary kitchen implements, specialty tools, and equipment. Incumbent must possess functional computer skills in the Microsoft Suite. This position requires an alternate work week schedule. ServSafe certification is required within one year of hire date. Position is open until filled, screening will begin 06/09/2009. Please view job at http://www.umt.edu/jobs/STAFF/117400.html and apply (beginning May 29, 2009) through the University of Montana Human Resources Website: http://www.umt.edu/hrs ADA/ EOE/ AA/ Veterans’ Preference Employer Location: Missoula, MT Compensation: Salary is $48,000- $53,000 DOE plus a comprehensive benefits package Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. montana