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Florida Tech

Prep Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Work-life balance support

Job Description

Florida Institute of Technology, commonly known as Florida Tech, is a renowned private research university located in Melbourne, Florida. Established with a commitment to excellence in education and innovation, Florida Tech operates a variety of campus services including Residential Dining to support the needs of its diverse student body. Florida Tech prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment by following strict non-discrimination policies in all aspects of employment and student life, ensuring equal opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics.

The Residential Dining team plays a pivotal role in enhanci... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ServeSafe CFPM certification
  • Ability to follow strict food safety and sanitation procedures
  • Ability to cook multiple menu items efficiently and safely
  • Experience working in a food production or dining service environment preferred
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to cooking and cleaning
  • Willingness to comply with equal opportunity and safety policies
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States as this is an E-verify position

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ServeSafe CFPM certification
  • Experience in a professional kitchen or food service environment preferred
  • Knowledge of proper cooking techniques and food safety standards
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Basic math skills for recipe adjustments and inventory tracking

Job Duties

  • Prepare a variety of menu items each day/meal period in Residential Dining
  • Cook in small batches as needed to maintain quality, minimize waste and ensure food safety, quality and customer satisfaction
  • Use proper cooking procedures and techniques, adjust recipes and production schedule as required by production numbers
  • Use approved sanitation and food safety procedures (ServeSafe CFPM certification required)
  • Properly rotate perishable ingredients and, with Management/Chef input, schedule use for any overproduction to eliminate waste and ensure that the highest quality menu items are served
  • Perform routine cleaning and organization of work station, equipment, food production, and food storage areas
  • With the input of the Management/Chef, set the required menu production quantity for each meal period
  • Keep records and documents actual usage and overproduction amounts
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

OysterLink - a focused job platform for restaurants and hotels.

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