Dining Services provides uniforms, shoe vouchers plus one free meal per shift!
100% Remote Work Availability: No
Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
$2000 sign on bonus to be paid after a successful 6-month probationary period.
Purpose of Position
The purpose of this position is to prepare food for service to customers following all departmental policies and procedures in a safe and sanitary manner. The position will prepare food using batch cooking and display cooking techniques. This position also works closely with training of part-time and student employees and assumes a leadership role in the absence of a lead cook.
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares products for service to customers
Prepares and cooks dishes accompaniments according to the computerized production recipes/reports.
Does Display/Cook-to-Order food preparation as directed.
Prepares menu items for assigned catered functions
Creatively garnishes serving lines, buffets, and serving plates in order to make attractive presentations
Uses the following equipment including but not limited to: grills, meat slicer, food chopper, steam equipment, fryers, ovens, calculator and scales
Prepares food to meet all meal deadlines and maintains the highest quality and freshness possible using progressive cooking techniques.
Interacts positively with customers when display cooking and when in service areas
Follows the proper sanitation techniques used in the business
Use thermometers in the process of achieving the proper temperatures for the various products, record temperatures, and check on products being held to insure safe temperatures, record temperatures for the coolers and freezer and advise supervisor if temperature requirements are not met
Use the proper procedures to clean and to sanitize the various work areas and the large and small equipment used in production
Keep self-clean, use proper hand washing techniques, wear clean uniform and hair and beard restraint, avoid direct contact with food if at all possible and use gloves and utensils when possible
Completes required food production paperwork
Checks food supplies for the following production schedules
Helps in the menu development of specialty menus
Required Competencies
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Requires knowledge of food production and working knowledge of large quantity food service and knowledge of materials, equipment and food in business.
Ability to read and comprehend reports and basic math skills to complete reports.
Self-motivated
Have an optimistic attitude, high degree of integrity, and a strong work ethic
Must be able to move 45-50 pounds and stand 3 to 4 hours on their feet
Minimum Requirements
Food production experience
Requires knowledge with computers and software programs
Progressive supervisory experience with all age groups
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Two year experience in large-volume food production and experience with catered events
One year experience in short order grill production and/or display cooking
