Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,375.00 - $54,450.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The University of Maryland, College Park, a renowned public research university known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, is seeking a dedicated and skilled cook to join the Denton Dining Room under the VPSA-DS department. This position is classified as Staff Contractual (C2) with a fixed-term status, offering a competitive salary range from $45,375.00 to $54,450.00 annually. The University of Maryland prides itself on fostering a supportive and diverse workplace, emphasizing equal opportunity employment and a drug-free, non-smoking, and weapon-free campus environment. This role is critical in maintaining high standards of food quality and safety within a busy institutional... Show More
Job Requirements
- Education equivalent to high school diploma or GED
- Three years in commercial or institutional cooking
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations
- Physical ability to lift 40 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally
- Ability to stand walk and work on feet for long periods
- Ability to work variable schedules including weekends nights evenings and holidays
- Must be able to work in extreme temperature conditions
- Must be able to operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively
- Willingness to undergo background check and employment eligibility verification
Job Qualifications
- Three years in commercial or institutional cooking
- Thorough knowledge of food preparation methods
- Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying the procedures and standards of quality and quantity food selection food preservation meal service and portion control
- General knowledge of principles and practices of sanitation and safety in cooking areas
- Skill in proper food handling and preparation in garnishing pans of food for service in the operation of food preparation equipment and dishwashers
- Ability to read and write to follow and adjust recipes to provide guidance to food service personnel to perform basic arithmetic computations to prepare food using assigned utensils appliances and equipment to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions ability to lift transport and stock food service supplies and materials
- Experience working in a high-volume production kitchen utilizing the brigade system
- Formal culinary training
- ServSafe certification and or Prince Georges County Maryland Food Service Manager certification
Job Duties
- Oversees food preparation activities by determining work priorities assigning work and ensuring safe and sanitary conditions are maintained
- Prepares seasons cooks fries and bakes food according to standard recipes determining necessary production amounts revises and or alters daily menu recipes if necessary
- Prepares food items for serving carves portions of meat fish and or fowl for individual servings
- Measures weighs and combines ingredients for quantity preparation of meats vegetables salads and beverages in accordance with established recipes modifies recipes and or production amounts
- Operates a variety of manual and or automated kitchen equipment such as ovens grills toasters fryers mixers etc
- Determines food quantities prepares estimates of time labor and materials to be used on assigned tasks
- Responsible for assuring optimal quality of food throughout preparation and service
- Protects equipment utensils food and other items of inventory from contamination spoilage and pilferage
- Provides guidance and training to subordinate personnel
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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