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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $22.72
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Tuition Assistance
Job Description
University at Buffalo is a premier public research university dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences and community services. As a leading institution in higher education, it offers a diverse range of academic programs and prides itself on fostering an inclusive and dynamic campus environment. The university's Campus Dining Program plays a vital role in supporting students, staff, and visitors by delivering high-quality dining experiences across its facilities. This program emphasizes nutritious, flavorful food prepared and served efficiently to meet the demands of a busy campus community.
The Cook I position within the Campus Dining Program is a fundamental role re... Show More
The Cook I position within the Campus Dining Program is a fundamental role re... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of high-volume professional cooking experience
- ability to work in a busy, high-volume kitchen environment
- proficiency in professional knife handling and meat trimming
- ability to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently
- capability to work independently and as part of a team
- must pass Cook I screening test
- reliable transportation and attendance
- ability to speak, read, and write English
- maintain professional appearance and hygiene
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of high-volume professional cooking experience
- knowledge of thickening techniques, soup and sauce classification and production
- proficiency in sauté, stir fry, pan frying, deep frying, grilling, broiling, roasting, steaming, braising and stewing
- skill in cold food production and food presentation
- experience with high-volume kitchen equipment including grills, deep fat fryers, alto shams
- ability to demonstrate professional knife handling skills
- experience directing work assignments of support staff
- experience in following standardized recipes
- organizational skills in maintaining kitchen workstations
- experience in maintaining production and usage records
- knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation techniques
- ability to identify products and read production sheets
- excellent customer service skills
- strong verbal and written English proficiency
- accurate math skills
Job Duties
- High volume food preparation and cooking following established recipes and production system
- butcher, trim, season and grill special cuts of beef and other meats
- communicate with production manager on pars, recipes, and kitchen progress
- maintain production and usage records
- adhere to sanitary, hygienic, and safety standards including cleanliness of kitchen and equipment
- direct work assignments of support staff and train student workers
- perform general cleaning and other food service duties as requested
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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