
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $21.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee wellness programs
Tuition Assistance
Job Description
The Ohio State University is a prestigious and comprehensive public research university known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. Located primarily in Columbus, Ohio, the university serves a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty across multiple campuses. As an employer, The Ohio State University offers a dynamic work environment focused on fostering personal and professional growth, inclusivity, and meaningful contributions to the academic and local community. The Student Life Dining Services department at Ohio State is a vital part of the campus residential experience, dedicated to providing high-quality dining options to approximately 15,000 residential students... Show More
Job Requirements
- 8th grade education plus
- One year of full-time experience in cooking and food preparation and use of kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of safety practices
- Ability to read weights and measures
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to read and interpret recipes
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Successful completion of a background check
- Must successfully pass specialized, title specific training administered by department upon completion of probationary period
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of full-time cooking and food preparation experience
- Knowledge of safety practices
- Ability to read weights and measures
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to read and interpret recipes
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Knowledge of various cooking methods including sautéing, grilling, deep frying, steaming and display cooking
- Skill in preparing garnishes and presentation of desserts and salad bar
- Experience in a high-volume food court or station dining concept serving 2,000-7,000 customers per day
Job Duties
- Prepare proteins, starches, soups, sauces, stock and gravies, a la carte items, grab-n-go and cook to order style foods
- Operate as part of the culinary team
- Interact and improvise dishes directly with customers
- Interpret recipes, weigh and measure ingredients
- Operate standard kitchen equipment
- Dispose of trash and measure food waste
- Maintain cleanliness of station, equipment, and floor
- Clean kitchen equipment, sneeze guards, and refrigerators
- Sweep and mop floors
- Work hours from 2pm to 10:30pm with rotating weekends
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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