Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.60 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee child care assistance
Employee tuition assistance
Children’s educational assistance plan
Career development opportunities
Commuter Benefits Program
free uniforms
Free Meals
Retiree medical plans
Employee Referral Program
Job Description
Princeton University, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and community service, also takes pride in offering outstanding campus dining experiences that nourish and sustain its community. The campus dining services at Princeton focus on not only serving delicious, high-quality food but also on promoting health, wellness, and environmental sustainability. The team includes experts in culinary arts, wellness, procurement, and hospitality who collaborate with campus partners to design innovative and scientifically grounded menus that cater to the diverse needs of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. With a deep commitment to sustainability, quality, and community wellness, Princeton University's Campus... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- one year of experience as a food service worker or equivalent culinary training
- knowledge of New Jersey State Health Department rules and regulations
- excellent interpersonal skills
- ability to coordinate tasks to meet production deadlines
- flexibility to handle multiple assignments in various venues
- ability to work rapidly and efficiently under pressure
- familiarity with kitchen and service equipment
- knowledge of food preparation techniques for both cold and hot foods
- understanding of customer service standards
- availability to work late nights, early mornings, weekends, holidays, and outside assigned unit
- physical capability to stand, walk, sit, lift up to 50 lbs, push or pull up to 50 lbs, and work under varying temperature conditions
- essential personnel status
- compliance with department policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
- one year’s experience as a food service worker or equivalent in culinary training
- knowledge of New Jersey State Health Department rules and regulations
- good interpersonal skills with ability to coordinate tasks to meet production deadlines
- must be flexible in handling multiple assignments and ability to work in multiple venues
- must be able to work rapidly and efficiently during rush periods
- must be able to work with a variety of kitchen and service equipment including char broilers, steam jacket kettles, pressure steamer ovens, broilers, woks, induction ranges, grills, panini grills, slicers, choppers mixers, blenders, frozen dessert machines various hot and cold beverage dispensers, coffee brewers, espresso/cappuccino machines steamer/oven, card reader, and various hand tools
- must have knowledge of food preparation for a full range of cold foods including salads, fruits and vegetables, deli meats, desserts and accompaniments, and hot food production including steaming, grilling, frying, baking, pizza making and dough mixing
- must have knowledge of customer service standards
- skills in presenting and garnishing food
Job Duties
- prepares food items for the menu in accordance with the established portion sizes, quality, and taste as designed
- prepares items as requested by customers
- participates in taking, observing and recording food temperatures and equipment temperatures in accordance with HACCP policies and principles
- maintains the kitchen, kitchen equipment, food stations and related areas in a safe and sanitary condition at all times
- corrects or reports any sanitation hazards
- operates card reader accurately according to departmental procedures
- 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 a FIFO (first in/first out) policy for all food products
- is familiar with all food preparation procedures as assigned
- maintains and enforces the established energy conservation techniques and guidelines
- adheres to the policies and procedures of the Department of Campus Dining and Princeton University
- performs other tasks as directed by university management
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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