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University of Rochester

SEIU Cook Helper

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.13 - $25.95
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Paid holidays

Job Description

The University of Rochester, located in Rochester, New York, is a renowned higher education institution committed to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. Rooted in the philosophy of Meliora, meaning 'Ever Better,' the University fosters an inclusive and welcoming culture built on the shared values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. These values guide the University's mission to continuously improve and create an environment where everyone can thrive. As a dynamic and diverse academic community, the University supports a broad range of disciplines and offers numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth to its faculty, staff, and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Requires knowledge of the methods of food preparation
  • Ability to read and write English
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • One year experience in commercial food service or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of experience in commercial food service or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Basic knowledge of methods of food preparation

Job Duties

  • Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for cooks and assists them in the preparation of food
  • Performs grill and broiler activities independently
  • Tends foods that are cooking and tests them for progress of cooking
  • May adjust cooking time and temperature and add seasonings and ingredients as directed
  • Prepares beverages and similar items
  • Prepares special diet foods and short-order foods such as on grills or in broiler
  • Peels, washes, trims and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and other foods
  • Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes
  • Prepares servings of food items
  • Makes up patients' trays and serves food onto a food truck or containers
  • Observes precautions against deterioration and degradation of prepared foods, foods awaiting preparation and leftovers awaiting proper storage
  • Removes food from carts when returned
  • wraps, stores, processes or discards as directed
  • Cleans utensils, equipment and work area
  • stores food in prescribed manner and follows all other instructions to maintain prescribed standards of sanitation and safety
  • Obtains and arranges food, supplies, and utensils and prepares oven, fryers and grills
  • May obtain food trucks, containers and trays

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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