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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $16.90
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee meal discounts
flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
This job opportunity is offered by a university dining services department, which operates multiple food service outlets providing fast casual to fine dining experiences in a high-volume kitchen environment. As an integral part of the university's commitment to excellent campus life, the dining services team ensures not only nourishment but also a positive impression of the university’s hospitality standards. This position endorses the philosophy and mission of the institution by fostering a professional and positive workplace culture among all employees. The university dining services aim to maintain top-quality food preparation in a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen setting, adhering strictly... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience working in a kitchen or food preparation environment preferred
- Ability to comply with all local, state, and federal food sanitation regulations
- Must be able to follow safety and hygiene protocols
- Must be able to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, lifting, and handling kitchen equipment
- Availability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Reliable timekeeping and adherence to scheduled shifts
- Commitment to ethical and professional conduct
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Attention to detail in food preparation and presentation
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in a high-volume kitchen environment preferred
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to follow detailed recipes and instructions
- Basic cooking skills including chopping, measuring, and cooking techniques
- Familiarity with nutrition guidelines
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
Job Duties
- Conduct all duties and responsibilities ethically and professionally
- Follow the prep list
- Label and stock all ingredients FIFO
- Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
- Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, steaming etc.
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
- Able to organize the assigned work area and efficiently put away orders
- Review status of work and follow-up actions required with the Head Cook before leaving
- Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by the recipe and to specification
- Prepare all menu items by strictly following recipes and yield guide
- Cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist
- Slice, grind and cook meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods
- Have knowledge of cooking temperatures, making soups and sauces, preparing entrees, vegetable preparation and a la carte cooking
- Set up the station with par stocks of menu items, and prepare the dishes designated for that station
- Complete opening and closing checklists for kitchen stations
- Assist others in closing the kitchen
- Other duties as directed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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