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Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood.
NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description Role Summary The Sous Chef R&D works with R&D Chefs to research new food products and assists in implementation of design and themed food concepts or items throughout the resort and UDX. Formulates and tests new products, research suppliers and other food and beverage industries. Assists the project team on proper implementation of full life cycle projects to include staffing, training, and commissioning through the grand opening.
  Responsibilities . In collaboration with R&D Chefs, plan and design new culinary concepts that meet Universal specifications while ensuring that all operational needs are met. Assists the R&D Exec Sous Chef with development of all menu food items, plate presentations, and recipes to include marquee events. Research new food product and market trends to develop menu concepts or items for future projects.
Reviews and provides feedback on facility design drawings/packages and Operational Training Materials creation. Ensures that menu items are set up correctly in Eatec as well as prepared according to menu description and recipe. Attends and assists with operational input for final design reviews with F&B designers and engineers.  Assists with projects and adherence to schedule while ensuring that the scope of work is prioritized and completed properly to deliver a strong finish.
Partner with Talent Development to create and facilitate training of all new food and beverage offerings; to include marquee events, menu refreshes and new venue openings. Ensures quality and safety standards are followed. Ensures proper HACCP program in place. Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety Responsibilities by following established UDX Policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required Qualifications Associates degree or equivalent from a college or technical school preferred 2 + years prior experience working as an Sous Chef R&D or restaurant Chef, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Professional Food Manager Certification required. Completion of post-secondary culinary arts certificate or degree program or apprenticeship preferred.
Exceptional culinary skills and a flair for food quality; flavor, recipe development, portion, plating, garnish, innovation, well versed on upscale casual trends/market. Knowledge of product development science of food Uses training of food science a