Cook at Donaldson Brown Center in Cecil County, MD (Contractual C1/Part-Time)

Baltimore, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $21.75 - $24.00

Benefits

competitive hourly wage

Flexible part-time hours

Opportunity to gain experience in a renowned educational institution

Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Training and professional development opportunities

employee discounts on campus services

Access to university resources and networking opportunities

Job Description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is a prestigious institution dedicated to excellence in education, research, and community service. As a well-established public university, UMB offers a range of educational programs and services that contribute to the intellectual and professional development of its students and the broader community. UMB is renowned for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and providing equal opportunities to all employees. This commitment fosters a supportive and collaborative workplace environment where every staff member is valued and encouraged to grow.

UMB is currently seeking a part-time, contractual Cook for its Donaldson Brown Center located in Northern Maryland,... Show More

Job Requirements

Three (3) years in commercial or institutional cooking
Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays as scheduled
Ability to stand for long periods
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced kitchen environments
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to follow recipes and adjust production as needed
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Experience using kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, and mixers

Job Qualifications

Three (3) years in commercial or institutional cooking
Ability to work well as part of a team and on individual tasks
Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people such as waitstaff, dishwashers, management and customers
Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress fast paced environment
Expert multitasking skills with an exemplary work ethic in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
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
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 stand in one place for hours at a time
Ability to bend, move, lift, transport and stock food service supplies and materials up to 50 pounds or more
Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays as scheduled
Great leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment
Passion and pride for delighting people with food

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 according to food health and safety standards
Protects equipment, utensils, food and other items of inventory from contamination, spoilage and pilferage
Provides guidance and training to subordinate personnel
Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment, taking out trash and sanitizing the kitchen at the end of each shifts
Planning and organizing menus for different groups with an understanding of budget, seasonal ingredients, and dietary needs of guests
Taking stock of ingredients, equipment, and serving items
Replenishing orders for those necessary items in a timely fashion

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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