Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.48 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Union benefits
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Job Description
Campus Dining and Shops operates within a university environment, serving students, faculty, staff, and visitors. It is an integral part of the campus life, offering high-quality foodservice across multiple locations. The department exemplifies a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and upholds federal and state policies to prevent discrimination and harassment. This employer values professionalism, adherence to safety and hygiene standards, and fosters a cooperative work culture in a bustling university setting. The position offered is a Lead Cook role classified as a probationary full-time union position, hourly paid with a starting rate of $19.48 per hour, with the understanding... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum three years professional cooking experience
- Ability to slice, portion meats and cheese, and sanitize slicer if applicable
- Excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in professional knife handling
- Experience following standardized recipes
- Experience organizing and maintaining kitchen workstations
- Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation
- Ability to correctly identify products
- Ability to prioritize work and execute tasks with speed, efficiency, and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
- Accurate math skills
- Maintains professional appearance, demeanor, and hygiene
- Reliable transportation and attendance
- Must pass Lead Cook screening test
- Ability to stand and walk for eight hours
- Capacity to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, stretch, twist, and reach
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to frequently lift or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs
Job Qualifications
- Minimum three years professional cooking experience with multiple techniques such as sauteing, roasting, frying, broiling, braising, steaming, stewing, cold food production, and food presentation
- Proficiency in professional knife handling skills
- Ability to follow standardized recipes accurately
- Experience in organizing and maintaining kitchen workstations
- Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation techniques
- Ability to identify food products correctly
- Excellent customer service skills
- Capability to prioritize work and execute tasks efficiently in a high-volume environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in English speaking, reading, writing, and math skills
- Maintains professional appearance, demeanor, and hygiene
- Reliable transportation and attendance
- Must pass Lead Cook screening test
Job Duties
- Perform high-volume food preparation and cooking following established recipes and production system
- Maintain production and usage records as required
- Utilize raw and cooked products to minimize food costs
- Supervise staff during shifts including coaching on knife skills and equipment use, monitoring recipe production, and delegating tasks
- Maintain high sanitary, hygienic, and safety standards adhering to HACCP and NYS Dept. of Health guidelines
- Communicate with management on kitchen operations including par levels and recipe adjustments
- Assist with training new hires and student workers
- Perform general cleaning and other food service duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
Loading...
We didn't receive the exact location for this job posting,
please contact the employer.
You may be also interested in:
Jobs By Filter