Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,375.00 - $54,450.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The University of Maryland, College Park is a prestigious public research university known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and a diverse community of students and staff. As a prominent institution in the higher education landscape, it offers a wide range of academic programs and collaborates extensively with government, industry, and community partners. The University is located on a beautiful campus that supports a rich student life and fosters opportunities for personal and professional growth. It is also committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, ensuring a welcoming environment for all its employees and students.
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Job Requirements
- 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
- Skill in garnishing pans of food for service
- Skill in operation of food preparation equipment and dishwashers
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to follow and adjust recipes
- Ability to provide guidance to food service personnel
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations
- Ability to prepare food using assigned utensils, appliances and equipment
- Ability to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions
- Ability to lift, transport and stock food service supplies and materials
- Must be able to work variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings and holidays
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to stand, walk and work on feet for long periods
- Must be able to work in extreme temperature conditions
Job Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of food preparation methods
- Skill in applying 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
- Skill in garnishing pans of food for service
- Skill in operation of food preparation equipment and dishwashers
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to follow and adjust recipes
- Ability to provide guidance to food service personnel
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations
- Ability to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions
- Ability to lift, transport and stock food service supplies and materials
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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