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Cook - Rocky College

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.77 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee child care assistance
Employee tuition assistance
Commuter Benefits

Job Description

Campus Dining is a vibrant and dedicated division within Rocky College that aims to support the health and well-being of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors through exceptional dining experiences. Focused on nourishing our community to be their healthiest best, Campus Dining promotes sustainability and environmental responsibility across all its programs. Our culinary team is committed not only to food quality but also to wellness and sustainable practices, ensuring that every meal served contributes positively to our community and the planet. We collaborate with campus partners to design and deliver innovative culinary programs that are both unique and memorable, reflecting... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two or more years as a cook or equivalent experience in food service
  • Knowledge of New Jersey State Health Department rules and regulations
  • Ability to work flexible hours including late nights early mornings weekends and holidays
  • Capability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and stand or walk for extended periods
  • Must be an essential personnel
  • Ability to follow safety and sanitation standards strictly

Job Qualifications

  • Two or more years as a cook or the equivalent in the food service industry
  • Must be an accomplished cook and have a basic knowledge of food and supply systems
  • Knowledge of New Jersey State Health Department rules and regulations
  • Must be a neat worker alert and dependable
  • Must have the ability to coordinate tasks to meet production deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to take direction and work with others
  • Knowledge of and experience with the use and maintenance requirements for kitchen equipment including char boilers steam jackets kettles pressure steamers ovens broilers woks grills slicers choppers mixers and various hand tools
  • Must have knowledge of food preparation for a full range of entrees sauces soups and accompaniments and knowledge of food cooking processes e g grilling frying roasting broiling steaming etc in an institutional environment preferred
  • Skill in presenting and garnishing food

Job Duties

  • Responsible for the preparation and presentation of a full variety of foods for the menu including soups sauces casseroles stir frys meats cold foods and vegetables
  • Adheres to standardized recipes established portion sizes and quality taste and presentation standards as set forth by the Department of Dining Service
  • Assists in the ongoing training of kitchen personnel
  • Maintains the kitchen kitchen equipment and related areas in a safe and sanitary condition at all times Corrects or reports any safety and sanitation hazards
  • Adheres to the policy of clean as you go Assists in the daily weekly and periodic cleaning and maintenance duties
  • Maintains the storage areas utilizing proper storage techniques including enforcing an FIFO first in first out policy for all foodstuffs
  • Is familiar with all food preparation procedures including the regular use of standardized recipes batch cooking portion control charts production sheets and service summary reports
  • Maintains and enforces the established energy conservation techniques and guidelines
  • Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Department of Dining Services and Princeton University
  • Assists with production service and clean-up of special functions on and off campus
  • Performs other tasks as directed by university management

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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